How Do I correct my Ignition Timing
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How Do I correct my Ignition Timing
I had to replace my intake manifold gaskets and it required that I take the distributor out. I made the correct markings(distributor to engine,Rotor to distributor, and the final end mark of the rotor to distributor).I replaced it the opposite way and my z won't start now.A little bit of smoke comes from the throttle body also. HOW DO I FIX THIS CRAP?
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Unfortunately somtimes it does not work as nicely as we would like...
#1 Make sure you have spark,
What I do is put my finger over #1 and have someone touch crank, don't hold the starter, it does you no good. jsut a quick touch, when you get compression you will feel it blow out your finger.
locate #1 on your distributor & point the rotor at it. You will have to time from there.
John
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87 Formula Yellow/Black
Engine & Transmission
.040 over 5.0 converted to TPI, 9.5:1 Compression, SLP Cam Dur 206/212, Lift 480/487, Cent Line 112, SLP headers, SLP cat-back exhaust, K&N Airfilter, Modified Stock cold air intake, Ported & polished Stock TPI intake, Holley Adjustable Fuel Press regulator, AC Rapidfire Spark Plugs.
Gil Younger (no yo-yo) Shift Kit, Aluminum Driveshaft, 3.73 Posi gear
Suspension & Brakes:
Baer 12" brakes 4 wheels, KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks & struts, Hotchkis strut tower brace, South side machine frame connectors, Custom reinforced control arms and pan hard bar.
Interior:
Custom Leather interior, CUSTOM Yellow Gauge Faces, Kenwood Receiver, Pioneer Speakers, Kicker Substations, Kenwood 10 Disk Changer, Pioneer Amp.
87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK
1967 Buick Riviera 430hp Turns high 14's (Not bad for 4300 lbs)
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83 T/A (parts)
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#1 Make sure you have spark,
What I do is put my finger over #1 and have someone touch crank, don't hold the starter, it does you no good. jsut a quick touch, when you get compression you will feel it blow out your finger.
locate #1 on your distributor & point the rotor at it. You will have to time from there.
John
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87 Formula Yellow/Black
Engine & Transmission
.040 over 5.0 converted to TPI, 9.5:1 Compression, SLP Cam Dur 206/212, Lift 480/487, Cent Line 112, SLP headers, SLP cat-back exhaust, K&N Airfilter, Modified Stock cold air intake, Ported & polished Stock TPI intake, Holley Adjustable Fuel Press regulator, AC Rapidfire Spark Plugs.
Gil Younger (no yo-yo) Shift Kit, Aluminum Driveshaft, 3.73 Posi gear
Suspension & Brakes:
Baer 12" brakes 4 wheels, KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks & struts, Hotchkis strut tower brace, South side machine frame connectors, Custom reinforced control arms and pan hard bar.
Interior:
Custom Leather interior, CUSTOM Yellow Gauge Faces, Kenwood Receiver, Pioneer Speakers, Kicker Substations, Kenwood 10 Disk Changer, Pioneer Amp.
87 Formula TPI (5 Speed) Yellow/Gray STOCK
1967 Buick Riviera 430hp Turns high 14's (Not bad for 4300 lbs)
83 Camaro (Parts)
83 T/A (parts)
http://www.3rdgenformula.com
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Car: 1996 Vette / 1992 GSX1100F Suzuki
Engine: 1996 Corvette Coupe 388 LT1 (+.060)
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.07
Yep I do the same thing.
When I'm alone and don't have anyone to help me and I'm too lazy to connect my remote starter (gotta jack up the car to get the the solenoid terminals), I just stuff a piece of tissue in the #1 hole (leaving part of it still sticking out).
I just bump the engine til the tissue blows out. You'll hear a 'POOP' sound when the tissue blows out.
Jake
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1986 Corvette Coupe, 415 CID, Edelbrock 6073s, ZZ9
[This message has been edited by JakeJr (edited July 05, 2001).]
When I'm alone and don't have anyone to help me and I'm too lazy to connect my remote starter (gotta jack up the car to get the the solenoid terminals), I just stuff a piece of tissue in the #1 hole (leaving part of it still sticking out).
I just bump the engine til the tissue blows out. You'll hear a 'POOP' sound when the tissue blows out.
Jake
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1986 Corvette Coupe, 415 CID, Edelbrock 6073s, ZZ9
[This message has been edited by JakeJr (edited July 05, 2001).]
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