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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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checking the timing

I replaced my dizzy o-ring and reinstalled it in the same location. How do i check my timing? it's a 1990 3.1L EFI RS.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Car: 88' Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: 383ci TPI
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Re: checking the timing

Buy or borrow a Timing Light ~40$.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Re: checking the timing

Also, you need to unplug the ECM timing advance wire, to get accurate timing at idle. It's a one-wire plug, tan wire if I remember correctly, and it should be sticking out of the wire harness near the A/C blower box. This will keep the ECM from adjusting timing, similar to unplugging the vacuum advance on an old school distributor.
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