Megajolt?

Megajolt is just a computer programmable ignition module. Allows full control of your spark advance. Uses the standard Ford EDIS module/coil pack/crank sensor/trigger wheel setup. The EDIS module and coil pack create the spark, the megajolt just controls the timing based on the readings from the crank sensor/trigger wheel and looks up the timing needed in the spark table.

For TDC, you just set the 0 degree mark on the top of the pulley to line up with the case split. Then look at the valves on cylinders #1 & 2. If #1 are both closed and #2 has the exhaust valve open, you're at TDC. If #1 are both open and #2 has the intake open, you're on #3 TDC and need to rotate the crank 1 full turn. Always look to the valves on #2 for the tiebreaker since both #1 valves can be pretty close in height at these positions.

Valve adjustment? of course, of course...why didn't I think of that?

I dooth neeed no stink'in rotta point'n oud numero uno plug 

Another easy way to adjust your valves is to rotate the engine until one of the valves is at full lift and then adjust the opposing valve on the opposite head. Keep going until all 8 are done. This way you'll never have to guess about TDC and is almost impossible to mess up. To me it's the best way to adjust them if you've got a hot aftermarket cam because you'll know that the cam is bottomed out on the valve that needs adjusted.

A handy shortcut as well. But turning the crank and observing the valves at the same time is rather tough by yourself. If the engine's actually installed.

i run megajolt, so ask any Q's you want.

(BTW - you should adjust the valves based on the distributor - but i think that has been covered above)

I have been running Megajolt for years now. I have a Spyder, so it's easy to turn the crank with a wrench and observe to rockers. It would be easier for you Speedster guys to mark the crank pulley. I have a high lift cam too, so it is best for me to observe and adjust the opposite side.

Megajolt is the single best mod I have done. It got rid of the typical 009 flat spot(not enough advance at low rpm) and TOTALLY eliminated pinging due to wildly varying spark. That was +/- 5 degrees at 3000. Totally unacceptable for a performance engine in a highly tuned state. Totally unacceptable for ANY engine really. Now it idles perfectly, and runs very well throughout the rpm range.  

Here is a link to my install: http://www.autosportlabs.org/viewtopic.php?t=1753

Giday, Danny. Sure is nice to see pics of your car and the Megajolt setup. Thanks to you and a few others, I've now got about 13,000 miles on my Soob engine with the Megajolt too. I've often wondered though, is there a simple way test or optimize the advance with the Megajolt for each ( my ) application ? I just plunked in some numbers which I probably got off some Soob website and while it seems to run fine, I doubt I have maximized it's benefit. Thanks. 

Danny, I'm envious of your Megajolt install.

I bought a Megajolt kit a couple of years ago, thinking I was going to install it in my new engine.

Sometimes the best laid plans go awry.

Turns out the Megajolt ignition system is not compatible with CB's fuel injection ECU.

This story could have a happy ending, though, because my mechanic, who has a lot of experience with Megajolt and Megasquirt, says he's pretty sure he can get the Megajolt to work with CB's ECU. 

i meant Shouldn't