0
warm up the engine.
disable the electronic spark timing system by disconnecting the single tan wire with a black stripe. it's either under the relay cover, near the distributor, or under the dash behind the fuse panel. there's only one.
loosen the distributor hold down bolt so that it can be turned by hand. it should be on the front side of the distributor, but might be awkward to get to. pulling the breather off might make it easier.
connect a timing light (if it has advance, set it to 0) and point it at the crank damper / timing indicator with the engine running (be very careful of moving parts). if you can't see the mark on the damper, mark it with a white paint marker. if you can't see the numbers on the timing indicator, go over it with a wire brush.
turn the distributor slowly until the mark on the damper is aligned with the 0 mark on the timing indicator. turning clockwise will move the mark clockwise and vice versa. once it's aligned, kill the engine, tighten the hold down bolt, and recheck (in case the distributor was accidentally moved).
don't forget to reconnect the tan/black wire.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How to set timing on 98 Chevy silverado 1500 5.7l?
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.
How do you set the timing on a 1999 Chevrolet silverado?
with a timing light on the hermonic balancer NEW ANSWER: The timing is not adjustable, it is controlled by the computer.
How do you set the timing on a 1990 Plymouth Laser?
You need a timing light
Ingition timing for 650 Yamaha motorcycle?
I need to know how to set the timing on a 650 Yamaha silverado 2002. Thank you
What is ignition timing for 1998 Chevy silverado 305?
The timing on that year engine is computer controlled. It requires an engine scanner to set the timing. YOU CAN NOT USE A TIMING LIGHT.
How do you set timing on 1990 Chevy 5.7?
you turn the distributor and use a timing light
How do I set the distributor timing on a 1990 Chevy 350 bypass to set timing to 0?
Chevrolet s10 v6 2.8 liter pickup timing degree, how to set the degree
How do you set the timing on a 1990 GMC Jimmy?
Click the link.
How do you set the timig for 2002 Chevy silverado v6 after the distributor has been removed?
You must have an engine scanner to set the timing correctly.
What is the best way to set the timing on a 99 silverado with a 5.3L vortec?
Probably computer controlled and not adjustable
How do you set the timing on a 1990 Cavalier after changing the water pump?
the water pump is located next to the throttle body. there is no reason to set the timing.
What degree do you set timing on 1990 Ford Ranger?
the timing should be set top dead center with the number one spark plug
