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Posted by black GT (Member # 6046) on :
 
I've been having some problems with my timing. i recently put in a cam and now there is no way to get my timing right. some say the cam is too big and others say there should be no problem with the timing. Another friend told me that i should put in a new more advanced computer and module or different distribuator. Does anyone have the correct answer? I would like to know ASAP before I buy things that i dont even need!
Thanks Juan [patriot]
 
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
Need more info.Right off the top of my head id say you put the distributor in wrong.But need more info,what do you mean you cant get it right?
 
Posted by black GT (Member # 6046) on :
 
when the timing is off...the car doesnt idle. it turns off. and if i fix the timing so the car CAN idle, then the car does not run strong. hope that gives u a little more information in order to help me.
Thanks
Juan
 
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
Im assuming your using a timing light,right?
 
Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
Again,it sounds like youve got the distributor in retarded.
 
Posted by black GT (Member # 6046) on :
 
well how can i find out if its in retarded?? [Confused]
 
Posted by kingmoochr (Member # 5834) on :
 
a timing light. if you want to continue without the proper tools, uninstall the dist, rotate it about 10 degrees and attempt to reinstall it, you should be about another tooth advanced
 
Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
Do you just run out of room to to turn it and are you removing the spout connector while trying to set the timing?
 
Posted by black GT (Member # 6046) on :
 
i have the timing set to 12 right now. it runs alright like 8 out of 10. thank you guys for the extra help and i will try my best to get it right. Thanks again
Juan [patriot]
 




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