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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". wrote in message ups.com... 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 . .. 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? wrote in message oups.com... 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 . .. 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? wrote in message oups.com... 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? |
wrote in message oups.com... 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 . .. 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? |
Doug,
That is very tempting, but they are often vague. "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... "nate" wrote in message . .. 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? |
I'm sometimes surprised at the service manuals I've found at my city's main
library. You might check that option and get lucky. "nate" wrote in message . .. Doug, That is very tempting, but they are often vague. "Doug Kanter" wrote in message ... "nate" wrote in message . .. 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? |
"nate" wrote in message . .. I have had 1997 350 with electronic Ignition. Can anyone offer advise on how to properly set the timing on this puppy? Wait for an engine repair expert like Bill Grannis to offer advice. You may want to ping Bill specifically with the question. |
nate wrote: 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? Sounds to me as if the knock sensor or the computer itself is bad. I'd get it diagnosed. |
Real Name wrote: 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". You don't know me, dip****. You don't know what I "meant to say". So, this post of yours is nothing but ignorant. |
Kevin,
In all of your posts, you said, "No, I can not help you, you need to bring your engine to someone who can". Did I miss one of your posts? wrote in message ups.com... Real Name wrote: 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". You don't know me, dip****. You don't know what I "meant to say". So, this post of yours is nothing but ignorant. |
I'm starting to think that the rocker arm in the steering wheel is lose. Or
maybe the ball bearings in the throttle pedal is too tight. wrote in message oups.com... nate wrote: 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? Sounds to me as if the knock sensor or the computer itself is bad. I'd get it diagnosed. |
Real Name wrote: Kevin, In all of your posts, you said, "No, I can not help you, you need to bring your engine to someone who can". Did I miss one of your posts? I'm not Kevin. Now, to show usenet just how damned stupid you are, try this: Show me ONE SINGLE POST where I EVER said "No, I can not help you, you need to bring your engine to someone who can". |
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If you have the "0" mark on the harmonic balancer and the corresponding
plate on the timing cover with "TDC" and various marks for other settings like 2,4,6,8, etc before TDC, and you can rotate the dist (I believe the rotation of the dist shaft should be cw so ccw would be advanced more), I see no reason why you couldn't set it with a timing light, off #1 plug. I don't know what your specific engine should be set at. For that you'd need a shop manual or maybe some service shop will tell you. LD "nate" wrote in message . .. I have had 1997 350 with electronic Ignition. Can anyone offer advise on how to properly set the timing on this puppy? |
I advanced the timing a couple of inch's this time
(instead of just a few º). I played around with until until I got the best performance. It seems to be running really good right now. "nate" wrote in message . .. I have had 1997 350 with electronic Ignition. Can anyone offer advise on how to properly set the timing on this puppy? |
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