Edison splitdorf rm Magneto timing

[Fastfred116]

Hello. I have a 1947 Chief with a Edison splitdorf rm Magneto. I need to advance the timing on it. Is there a way to advance the timing without removing the mag? Can it be done inside the mag?

[tfburke3]

The mag doesnt need to be removed but the cam cover does.
Tom

[Fastfred116]

Ok after looking at the bike closer it turns out my problem is not the timing. The cable was mounted on the wrong side of the mag. I was told the cable should not be mounted to the frame but didn't understand. Now I do lol. So I thought I was advancing when I pulled the handle back and I was really retarding it. MUCH easier fix! The bike is still new to me and I am having fun working on it. But I still don't know what I am doing lol Fixing someone else screw up makes it more complicated. Thank you for your help.