How To Set The Timing On A Engine Utilizing A Distributor
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There are four main steps involved in setting the timing on a normal
engine utilizing a distributor. Setting the timing on an engine
synchronizes the spark timing with the engine's compression stroke for
maximum efficiency. First, pull the vacuum line off of the distributor
and plug the end of t ....
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.... in the owner's
manual. You may need to enlist the help of a friend to sit in the car with
his/her foot on the gas. With the engine running, point the gun at the
harmonic balancer and pull the trigger. If the white chalk lines that you
made earlier do not line up, the timing is incorrect. The final step is
the adjustment. Loosen the bolt that holds the distributor in place and
slightly turn the distributor. Check the timing again and continue
adjustments until the timing is correct. Tig ....
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