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The timing on y our 1987 Chevy Celebrity is controlled by the engine computer, there is no way provided to adjust it.
It is not timed with a timing light. It is set to 0 deg with a scan tool.
the timing should be set top dead center with the number one spark plug
The 1987 Chevy Celebrity has distributor less ignition. The timing is controlled by the engine control module and there is no provision for adjustment.
To set the timing you unplug the temp. sensor in the thermostat housing and set the timing to 12 degrees before T.C. with the automatic trans.
There is a plastic line across from how it was made on the cap and you want your timing place to the left just a little bit behind from what they call #1
In mechanics books it says to set the timing to 6 DBTDC with a timing light, (Caution: this is with all the pollution stuff on the motor) If you removed the pollution gadgets the timing should be set with a vacuum gauge and the timing will be 12 DBTDC.