On an older vehicle like this , would start at 10 degrees BTDC; vaccum line to distributor plugged while setting timing.If it pings, back it off 2 degrees, if it does not ping under load, add 2 degrees. According to the repair manual timing should be 8 BTDC (6 degrees BTDC for calif. emissions and high alt.)
It does NOT have a timing belt, That engine has a timing chain and gears.
Yes , the 5.3 litre V8 engine in a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban has a timing CHAIN
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 MUST have a OBDII engine scanner to set the timing. It is computer controlled.
THE TIMING IS COMPUTER CONTROLLED. It requires an engine scanner to set the timing on that engine.
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 chains are designed to last the life of the engine and are normally replaced during a complete engine rebuild.
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.
Normally the chain will last the life of the engine and is replaced when the engine is overhauled.
the ignition timing is 6 degree BTDC.
you should set it at 0 degrees btdc
The correct degree of timing that is necessary for a project or situation, depends on what the situation. Having good reflexes and proper timing can help police officers to survive gun fights.