Engine Timing

[Zafar]

How do you set the timing(on dizzy) when the car is on idling? Using a strobe light where do you connect it and which mark do you look at? I heard it helps to put some paint on the mark so its easier to see?

Finally does your environment (outside temps)affect your idling timing?

[tr1cky]

run yur engine til at normal running temperature, connect the wire of the timing light to 1 of yur spark plug leads and shine the light onto the bottom crank pulley (while the engines runnin), the marks should line up at 10 degrees off tdc (top dead centre)

if its out, loosen the 2 bolts on yur distributor and turn it til the crank pulley lines up to the mark.

[Zafar]

So here is the guide:

1) Run your engine until normal operating temperature.

2) Bridge TE1 and E1 on the diagnostics module.

3) Depending on your strobe (connect Tach signal to IG- on diagnostics module) , positive and negative to your battery.

4) Connect the receiver to Spark Plug lead No.1(It just hooks on top).

5) with the engine at idle (900 Rpms) shine the strobe down on the crank shaft pulley.

6) There will be a mark on the pulley lining up to a plate with degrees.

7) Ensure its on 10.

If it is no probelm.

9) If it isnt open the two bolts on the distributor and gently turn it until the mark lines up with the 10 degree mark.

10) Switch off engine, Tighten up the distributor bolts.

11) Start engine again and re-check the timing.

Hope this was helpful.

N.B:-I highly suggest cleaning your throttle body before doing the timing as it sticks giving you a wrong reading. The response after is totally worth it.

[Glanza_Ragger]

nice one, should be put into the how to section.