Okay, maybe thats a little white lie but I need some one to explain the art of adjusting timing. I have a:


Stock 90' RS
305 :hail:
TBI :hail:
and a SCCA race February 17 th


I can do anything to a car provided I can get under it! LOL

I just need some simple pointers on how to logically get more power out of my engine with timing alone.

 

The quick n dirty way to do it, is so advance it until you get some knock, then back it off a couple degrees. If you notice any more knock, say on the backside of a shift, or especially under load, then back it off gradually until it goes away.

You don't need the whole adjustment procedure, right?

 

Yes . I just need to know what direction to turn and what it does, Clock wise - advance. You know which way to turn stuff

 

Clockwise retards, CCW advances. If your wires are old, be careful doing that with the engine running, 'cause you can get a nasty shock.

 

Thank you very much

 

One guy I knew had plug pulled out with the wire attached and to see if spark was getting through went to touch the electrode end of the plug and got a nice little hole on the end of his finger. LOL.:nono:


:hail: IROC-Z

 

Don't forget to disconnect the computer from the distributor (w/ car off.) And set the timing with the engine at normal temp (but be careful when disconnecting the distributor with the engine warm... the connector on my car is right behind the drivers side valve cover and that sucker gets HOT!!!