it does
turning the distributor adjusts the timing, get a timing light and the timing marks are down by the crank pulley.
The rotor is not adjustable on 99.9% of distributors. The timing is adjusted by loosening the distributor body and turning it in relation to the rotor and other driven timing/ignition components.
you do not adjust a distributor cap you adjust the timing.
Normally by turning the distributor, in conjunction with a strobe timing light
IF you have already set the timing to spec, you alter timing by loosening the distributor and turning the base to adjust timing. You will need a timing light to measure the timing. Pull out the spout before adjusting so the computer will not alter the timing. HTH.
how do i adjust my distributor for timing
It is zeroed to the crank with a scan tool. It can not be done with a timing light. It is done by turning the distributor.
The way the rotor rotates retards. If the distributor turns clockwise, then turning the distributor clockwise retards the timing.
if it has a distributor you can.
Distributor timing is adjusted by rotating the distributor. A scan tool is required to put the engine computer in distributor sync mode. The distributor is then set to zero degrees.
To adjust the base timing on a 1996 Ford Bronco 5.8L, first ensure the engine is at operating temperature and then disconnect the timing connector, usually located near the distributor. Use a timing light to check the current timing by pointing it at the timing marks on the harmonic balancer while the engine is running. Adjust the timing by loosening the distributor hold-down bolt and rotating the distributor until the desired timing is achieved, then retighten the bolt. Finally, reconnect the timing connector and verify the timing is set correctly.
You can monitor distributor degrees with a timing light.