You could put a vacuum gage on the engine and time it for peak vacuum. A timing light is still better.
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Adjusting the Timing On Fuel Injected 1982 - 1992 F-Bodies Things you will need: You MUST definitely use a timing light to adjust your timing correctly.
That requires a OBDII engine scanner. You can not use a timing light. The timing is computer controlled.
On the older ones you can use a timing light. Newer ones do not have that option. You need to give more info for anyone to help you. What year, make, model?
It's a tool that helps you adjust the timing of your engine.
You can not use a timing light to set the timing on that year engine. The ignition timing is COMPUTER CONTROLLED. If you have not fooled with the distributor then there is no reason to adjust it. But if you have bother it then you will need an oBDII engine scanner to put the timing back to factory specs.
you need to disconnect the electronic advance plug on the side of distributor and aim the timing light on the pointer and move distrbutor until the nuber is right,usually 4 or 8 degrees
The timing doesn't change during normal operation. If you want to know what it is, check it with a timing light per the manufacturer's instructions. It would usually only need to be adjusted if it's been disturbed.
Connect a timing light, loosen the bolt on the distributor and turn it. If you have a model that is contolled by the EMM, you can only adjust the clearance of the cam and crank positions sensors. The rest is controlled by the computer and is determined by the software. Note that adjusting the sensors only improves the input to the EMM and does not control the timing.
You can not set the timing with a timing light on that year engine. The timing is controlled by the PCM./ Power train control module. You must have an oBD2 engine scanner to set the timing. If the timing is off then the check engine light will be on.If you have not removed the distributor are moved it around for any reason then the engine timing is correct already. No need to adjust it. Computer does it.
turning the distributor adjusts the timing, get a timing light and the timing marks are down by the crank pulley.
you turn the distributor and use a timing light