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Old 03-18-2016, 04:04 AM
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How much is computer supposed to advance timing

I have a 87 TA with a 305 TPI.

I set my base timing at about 6 deg with the brown wire disconnected then disconnected the battery to reset the computer. When I hook up the brown wire again the timing seems very far advanced. I would guess somewhere around 20 deg. Nowhere near the timing marks on the crank pulley.

Is this normal? I was having a rough start and less power so thought timing might be the issue. Now I'm wondering if its the computer screwing things up.
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That's normal.
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20-22 deg is normal timing range with est wire connected
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Re: How much is computer supposed to advance timing

Thanks!

Any ideas on rough start. (have to try 2-3 times then it stumbles a bit before firing)

Set timing, changed plugs and it has a new MAS. Only has problem when cold.
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Injectors good? Distributor module good? Starter good? Getting enough volts/amps? Could be number of reasons
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Fuel pressure?
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