There are a few ways to set the timing on a 1994 Suburban 1500. Disconnect the connector firewall to loosen the distributor turning just a bit clockwise.
To set the timing on a 1994 GMC Suburban you need to warm up the engine while the car is either in park or neutral. Next, you adjust the distributor until the timing is set to where you want it.
That requires an OBDII engine scanner. Can not use a timing light ( won't work )
0 top dead center.
You MUST have a OBDII engine scanner to set the timing. It is computer controlled.
It does NOT have a timing belt, That engine has a timing chain and gears.
The timing sequence for a 1997 GMC Suburban 1500, equipped with a 5.7L V8 engine, typically involves aligning the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft. The crankshaft should be set to the Top Dead Center (TDC) on the compression stroke for cylinder number one. The timing chain or belt should then be positioned according to the manufacturer's specifications, ensuring the timing gears mesh correctly. It's essential to follow the service manual for precise timing adjustments and specifications.
The timing can not be set manually it has to be set by the dealership through the computer.
NO. A timing light will not work on that engine. You must have an obdII engine scanner to set the timing on that year.
You can not use a timing light to set the timing on that year engine. The timing is computer controlled and it requires a engine scanner to set the timing.
Timing can not be adjusted, is done by the PCM.
The timing is set on a 98 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.7L by aligning the cam sprocket with the timing chain markings. The engine's computer will then make adjustments on the fly for any additional timing changes needed.
The distributor is set to 0 deg with a scan tool. It can not be done with a timing light.