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Usually if the timing is off you will hear a knock or a ping. Somtimes it's even hard to start your car If the timing is late , you'll overheat and hesitate alot. If the timing is too far adavanced, excessivie idiling will occur and pre-ignition will exist.
If the timing is out by a lot, you will notice a lack in peformance or poor gas mileage.
The only reliable way is to hook the engine up to a timing light. This flashes a pulse of light everytime No1 spark plug fires. Shine it on the crank pulley and it will look like it is standing still.
Usually there are marks or notches on the pulley and crank case to indicate timing. Adjust it by turning the distributor body.
Most modern engines are computer controlled and there is no adjustment for ignition timing.
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