Changing Base timing
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2004
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From: Lakewood, Ohio
to check it you need to remove the spout and use a timing light.
it should be set at 10 degrees btdc.
i am not going to get into the advancing the base timing argument with anyone this week.
it should be set at 10 degrees btdc.
i am not going to get into the advancing the base timing argument with anyone this week.
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 11,289
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From: Lakewood, Ohio
just scroll down on the opening page for the other post on timing.
i can't make it any easier than that.
i can't make it any easier than that.
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Elder User
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Mulege south Baja ca. Mx.
Originally Posted by quicklook2
you need to buy a manual.
or do a search on timing, this has been covered a thousand times.
or do a search on timing, this has been covered a thousand times.
Wow are we in a bad mood? if you dont want to help the poor man just dont post anything. he is just looking for a little help and isent that what this fourm is all about ? you could post some links or something to show him the way. not everyone knows there way around this fourm as well as you and so sometimes they ask for help.
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Elder User
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From: Mulege south Baja ca. Mx.
Originally Posted by Dirigo
I've done a search
Hang in there Dirigo and some one that knows more than I will come along and help you.
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 11,289
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From: Lakewood, Ohio
the spout location, timing and how to check it has been covered every week for years.
i am simply stating that if you need step-by-step instructions than you need a manual.
then i pointed him to a post on the same subject, on the same day, on the same page.
how much more helpful can i be?
i am simply stating that if you need step-by-step instructions than you need a manual.
then i pointed him to a post on the same subject, on the same day, on the same page.
how much more helpful can i be?
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 9,555
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From: Concord, NC
To change the base timing, you will need to loosen the distributor hold-down clamp and rotate the distributor until the desired advance is achieved. The stock specification is 10° and I would start there. To check the timing accurately with a light, you'll need to disable the computer advance by pulling the SPOUT connector as mentioned previously. On your 92, it will be located near the driver side hood spring, close to the gray ignition module. I wouldn't mess with changing the timing unless you have access to a timing light, though.
