LH0 ingnition timing
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LH0 ingnition timing
Hi guys, I'm going to set the ignition timing on my 3.1 LH0 Bird. What is the correct procedure to do it? I also noticed the timing mark is almost erased. Can you tell me the correct values?
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Re: LH0 ingnition timing
Warm up the engine first. Turn key off, open hood. Back near the A/C box is a single tan/blk wire with an inline connector, open the connector (EST/BYPASS).
Connect the timing light to the battery, then to the #4 plug wire (center drivers side).
Start the engine, may need to use a little go-pedal to get it started and stay running. Then let the engine idle on it's own.
The proper timing is 10* BTDC, need to loosen the distributor hold down bolt enough to be able to rotate it. But not so much that it moves on it's own. Rotate distributor until the light is flashing on the 10* BTDC timing mark.
Tighten distributor hold down bolt. Re-check that the timing is still at 10* BTDC, adjust as required.
Turn key-off, reconnect the EST/BYPASS wires, remove timing light and close hood. Note that this will set a code 42 for 50 start ups, then go away.
I can't help regarding the timing tab layout.
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Connect the timing light to the battery, then to the #4 plug wire (center drivers side).
Start the engine, may need to use a little go-pedal to get it started and stay running. Then let the engine idle on it's own.
The proper timing is 10* BTDC, need to loosen the distributor hold down bolt enough to be able to rotate it. But not so much that it moves on it's own. Rotate distributor until the light is flashing on the 10* BTDC timing mark.
Tighten distributor hold down bolt. Re-check that the timing is still at 10* BTDC, adjust as required.
Turn key-off, reconnect the EST/BYPASS wires, remove timing light and close hood. Note that this will set a code 42 for 50 start ups, then go away.
I can't help regarding the timing tab layout.
RBob.
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Re: LH0 ingnition timing
Ok, thank you RBob. I'll try as soon as possible!
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Re: LH0 ingnition timing
Ok, set 10* BTDC. As you suggested. Now, I'm having a stalling problem when in gear, closed loop. Engine idles much better now, but I' ve this frustrating stalling problem. What if I turn 12* BTDC?
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Re: LH0 ingnition timing
12* will make it run slightly better , most of us set base timing between 12-14* instead of 10*
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Re: LH0 ingnition timing
Thank you guys, I'll check asap. The last ignition time regulation was really wrong, aprox 20* but never stalled. Now (10*) does. Maybe the problem located in the TCC? The car is 118,729 miles.
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Re: LH0 ingnition timing
Did you ever get this resolved? I have been working with a related stalling issue and might be able to help based on what I have done.
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Re: LH0 ingnition timing
Just did! Once set on 10* runs like a champ. I've non longer stalling problems after that!