I have a 82 Camaro Berlinetta. I would like to try to time the beast. It has a 5.0 liter engine with a 4 bbl carb and HEI distributer. No vacumm advance. What do I do? Thanks in advance.

 

Loosen the distributor bolt at the intake manifold and wiggle it to one side a little, then bolt it down and read the timing. If you don't like what you see, repeat.

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--Steve S--
1984 Trans Am 305 LG4, 5 speed
Daily Driver, Flowmaster 80 Series

 

No, that was not the question. I know how to change it and I have a timing light. I guess the question should be, do I discount anything at the distributor or anywhere else?

 

I really have to learn how to spell. "discount" should be "disconnect". Thanks

 

Look at the underhood decal, it will tell you what to disconnect.

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ASE Mechanic/Machinist/Smog Tech

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