Page 1 of 1
saturno ignition timing
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 9:17 pm
by guzziguy
hello,
for a gilera 500 sarurno 1948.
what is the ignition timing? in the user manual i can reed: ponts begin to open at top dead center of compression stroke.
is that correct?
Re: saturno ignition timing
Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2026 10:16 pm
by Joachim
Hello and welcome
we are having more and more old Gileras here around
Sorry, no help with your problem
ciao Joachim
Re: saturno ignition timing
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 7:55 pm
by Spaetlese
Hi Guzziguy,
I had the same problem with my Nettuno, after instaling des Magnet.
The point must just start to open by Piston in top center.
I have used the repair manual from the saturno.
Good luck
Re: saturno ignition timing
Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2026 9:54 pm
by guzziguy
Hi Spaetlese,
i have set the timing at top dead center.
he starts good with no advance.
but making some revs, he is not turning properly, even with a litlle advance.
perhapse something with the carburation?
btw where can i find the repair manual?
Re: saturno ignition timing
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2026 11:29 am
by Spaetlese
Hi Guzziguy,
I had to reset the Magnet three times, befor I found the right setting.
The manul you will find under:
www.rpw.it/Documentazione.
Greetings
Werner
Re: saturno ignition timing
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2026 9:38 pm
by guzziguy
hi Werner,
i found the manual.
i will set the points again.
thanks
Gi