How to Adjust Timing on a Electronic Ignition
 

I have had 1997 350 with electronic Ignition. Can anyone offer advise on
how to properly set the timing on this puppy?

nate wrote:
I have had 1997 350 with electronic Ignition. Can anyone offer advise on
how to properly set the timing on this puppy?

Most are electronically timed these days.

Kevin,

I guess what you meant to say is "No, I can not advise you on how to
properly set your timing".


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nate wrote:
I have had 1997 350 with electronic Ignition. Can anyone offer advise on
how to properly set the timing on this puppy?

Most are electronically timed these days.

Do you have to disconnect any wires when adjusting the timing?


"nate" wrote in message
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I have had 1997 350 with electronic Ignition. Can anyone offer advise on
how to properly set the timing on this puppy?

Real Name wrote:
Kevin,

I guess what you meant to say is "No, I can not advise you on how to
properly set your timing".

I'm not Kevin, dip****. But, what I said was true. Timing on most
engines these days is ran by the computer, Smithers. Timing is
controlled by various sensors such as temp, ambient temp, knock
sensors, etc.

nate wrote:
Do you have to disconnect any wires when adjusting the timing?

IF it's even adjustable. Most are not mechanically adjustable. The
computer takes care of it. Why do you think that the timing is off,
anyway?

I can't get the full rpm's. Slushish out of the hole. It has a slight
ting. The distrubutor will twist back & forth when the distrubutor hold
down bolt is loosened. I've tried a few different settings and it does seem
to effect performance, so doesn't this mean that it's adjustable?


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nate wrote:
Do you have to disconnect any wires when adjusting the timing?

IF it's even adjustable. Most are not mechanically adjustable. The
computer takes care of it. Why do you think that the timing is off,
anyway?

Nate,
As I tried to tell you, it is useless talking to atl_man. What he meant to
say is "I can not help you".



"nate" wrote in message
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I can't get the full rpm's. Slushish out of the hole. It has a slight
ting. The distrubutor will twist back & forth when the distrubutor hold
down bolt is loosened. I've tried a few different settings and it does
seem to effect performance, so doesn't this mean that it's adjustable?


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nate wrote:
Do you have to disconnect any wires when adjusting the timing?

IF it's even adjustable. Most are not mechanically adjustable. The
computer takes care of it. Why do you think that the timing is off,
anyway?

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Real Name wrote:
Kevin,

I guess what you meant to say is "No, I can not advise you on how to
properly set your timing".

I'm not Kevin, dip****. But, what I said was true. Timing on most
engines these days is ran by the computer, Smithers. Timing is
controlled by various sensors such as temp, ambient temp, knock
sensors, etc.


Lots of the engines are also timed via a timing light. Especially an 8 year
old model. On my 4.3L S10 you had to pull a wire to disable the computer
timing when setting the initial timing.

"nate" wrote in message
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I have had 1997 350 with electronic Ignition. Can anyone offer advise on
how to properly set the timing on this puppy?




A few weeks back, one of the cable channels had a show about a race mechanic
reprogramming the computer in a stock Mustang. He used a laptop and a bank
of instruments, with the car on one of those test beds with the back wheels
on rollers (dynamometer?). Didn't look like something you'd want to attempt
without knowing what you're doing.

How about investing in the service manual?