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How do you set ignition timing on a VW Polo 1.4i 2002?
To set the ignition timing on a 2002 VW Polo 1.4i, first ensure the engine is at operating temperature and the idle speed is correct. Disconnect the vacuum line from the distributor, then use a timing light to check the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley against the specified timing mark on the engine block. If the timing is off, loosen the distributor clamp and rotate it until the timing light indicates the correct timing, then retighten the distributor. Finally, reconnect the vacuum line and recheck the timing if necessary.
How do you set the the timing on a 1967 cadillac deville?
Connect timing light to #1 spark plug and battery Remove and plug vacuum line to vacuum advance unit on distributor Mark appropriate timing mark on crankshaft and stationary reference Loosen distributor cap slightly Start vehicle and aim timing light at timing marks Rotate distributor to align marks Tighten distributor cap when marks are aligned Reconnect vacuum line
Why does your 76 nova not stall when you remove the vacuum line from the distributor?
It won't. That vacuum line tells the distributor When to advance the timing. There isn't enough vacuum loss to stall an engine.
How do you set the timing on a 1978 Chevrolet Camaro 350?
With the engine warmed up and at idle, disconnect the vacuum line to the vacuum advance.Hook up your timing light to number one cylinder. Slightly loosen the distributor. The timing should be about 4 degrees. Move the distributor until the pointer is at 4 degrees. Tighten the distributor and reinstall the vacuum hose.
How do you set timing on a 1972 350 stock engine with a timing gun?
Remove the vacuum hose at the distributor and plug it temporarily. Attach timing light and turn distributor as needed to set to factory specs or 8 degrees BTDC. Reattach vacuum line.
Will a motor run if distributor is a tooth off on a chevy v8 350?
Probably. It might be hard to set the timing to the correct specs if the vacuum canister gets in the way.
What is the procedure you used to set and check the ignition timing?
hook up a timing light to cylinder 1 spark plug wire. disconnect vacuum advance hose on distributor. loosen distributor hold down bolt slightly. start engine. point timing light at the balancer/pulley on the front of the engine. the flashing will make it look like the line marked on it is standing still. turn the distributor slightly until you line up the mark with the correct notches on the timing indicator on the block. tighten distributor hold down. hook up vacuum advance. when you plug the vacuum advance back in you can watch the timing advance with the light to verify that it is working. remove the timing light.The above answer is correct for distributor equipped cars with balancer timing marks using cylinder #1 refrence. This virtually all early north American built cars.All other cars have very different procedure's. Any request for this info must have year make and model to get a correct answer
How to set the timing on a 1984 Buick Riviera?
Install timing light on #1 cylinder Remove and plug vacuum advance line from distributor Highlight timing marks crankshaft and stationary Loosen distributor hold down Start vehicle and move distributor to align marks
Does the vacuum advance get constant vacuum or not?
Manifold vacuum usually. There may be some instances where someone reworked a distributor to arrive at a specific timing curve under load using ported vacuum with the vacuum advance, but this would be rare as most people would re-curve their distributor by changing advance weights and springs and would limit the advance built into a distributor so they could use more initial timing without having the total timing go over 36-40 degrees when the engine is revved up and all advance is in.
How do you adjust and set the timing on a full size Blazer 4 bbl?
Put your timing light on the number one spark plug wire and then remove the vacuum advance hose, loosen the distributor bolt and with the engine idling move the dist. unti, you get the timing mark on the crank to come to the correct notch on the timing guage.
Ignition timing for 1600 beetle?
I really depends on what distributor you have on the engine. It could be a mechanical advance distributor or a vacuum advance distributor (stock). Google "the Somba" Volkswagen forum and all will be explained.
How do set the timing on a 1986 Chrysler Fifth Avenue v8 318 engine?
pull and plug vacuum line to spark computer, adjust timing
