distributor timing

sunnys14: Posts: 1600; Joined: Sun Dec 05, 2004 8:59 pm; Car: S14

Post by sunnys14 » Fri Aug 12, 2005 12:12 am

before i actually do this... is turning the distributor clockwise is advancing or retarding the timing? anyone know? hahaha

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Post by Red coupe » Fri Aug 12, 2005 12:19 am

advancing...

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Post by sunnys14 » Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:36 am

ok thanks

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Post by sunnys14 » Sat Aug 13, 2005 12:36 am

so unplug TPS when the car is at idle and its warm right?

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Post by DammitBobby » Sat Aug 13, 2005 2:14 am

Warm the car up first then turn it off and disconnect the TPS. Then start it up and check your timing.

Craving4Boost: Posts: 1495; Joined: Sun Dec 19, 2004 10:44 am; Car: 91 240sx fastback

Post by Craving4Boost » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:32 am

a timing light should tell you if your retarding or advancing anyway

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Post by sunnys14 » Sat Aug 13, 2005 10:50 am

imm gonna do this the lazy way because my crank pulley is smaller than normal. the notches dont line up