No
The vacuum canister can advance 24 degrees beyond initial timing.
Timing is computer controlled, you can not.
There is no such thing as a timing advance wire on a 84 El Camino.
Ignition Timing Advancers are mechanical 'bolt-on' pieces to advance the ignition timing of the engine to a specific degree of timing advance. The majority of its application for these parts are for motorcycles or on racing applications.
Ignition Timing Advancers are mechanical 'bolt-on' pieces to advance the ignition timing of the engine to a specific degree of timing advance. The majority of its application for these parts are for motorcycles or on racing applications.
YES! Any time you adjust the timing you should disconnect the vacuum advance.
Because the timing is advanced.
Normally by turning the distributor, in conjunction with a strobe timing light
You will need a timing light with the timing advance option so you can adjust and monitor your changes. Vacuum advance limiters along with mechanical advance timing weights and spring kits are available from after market suppliers.
Petrol engineYou really need a strobe timing light to set the timingThe timing marks are visable through an appature in the bellhousingTo advance the timing you need to rotate the distributor bodyclockwise.
The timing is not adjustable. The computer determines when to advance or retard the timing as necessary.