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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 03:13 PM
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Timing problem
Hey guys I have 86 trans am and I'm having problem with it turning on. I timed it and when I try to start it. It back fires and it won't turn on. Can any body help.
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 07:26 PM
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Re: Timing problem
Should be pretty obvious.

UN-"time" it. Put the "timing" back EXACTLY where it used to be and leave it alone.
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 07:35 PM
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Re: Timing problem
Originally Posted by sofakingdom
Should be pretty obvious.

UN-"time" it. Put the "timing" back EXACTLY where it used to be and leave it alone.
Thanks for the help it help a lot.
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