Mrich0908
Pshhhhttttt!
You can set the distributor for 99 cent Bluetooth adapter , 10$ obd2 elm 327 bluthooth thingy(or obd2 elm 327 usb) and download scan XL (from TPB).
For 11 bucks you cant go wrong.
For 11 bucks you cant go wrong.
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Which CMP retard did you use...cmp retard * or cmp retard **?
I get different values for both with CarGauge Pro. But, DashCommand also has two choices that don't use the asterisk and give the same value.
base timing HAS to be set with a scanner or somethign that can read it. guessing might have "done the job" and sure the truck can accommodate to some extent some retard and advance to get timing where it needs to be a tthe +/- 2* setting. you may have gotten very lucky, otherwise suggesting stabbing it, regradless if it worked for you is a poor suggestion. The app is a great tool as suggested.
If you are talking about the tab to align the harmonic balancer so that #1 piston is on TDC, here is a pic I just took of the OE cover on my 97 Vortec 350 or 5.7L and a replacement cover from Orileys They both have a tab. This tab is for putting the #1 cylinder on TDC, and not for a timing light, because the ECM will adjust the timing and a timing light would be useless. Also you are rite about the pre Vortecs, 95 back, timing them by removing the advance wire, then a timing light can be used. That is how I did my 93 WT 4.3L several times.vortecs dont have a timing tab otherwise yes that is how on pre 95 trucks.
This information is NOT correct. If you point the distributor at #1 your truck will not start, and you'll have to start over with aligning the timing marks.
That's funny, because I just did it and it didn't work. But your THEORY maybe better than actual experience. Also the response itself was useful, in that it will save time by not setting the distributor pointed at #1.
That's funny, because I just did it and it didn't work. But your THEORY maybe better than actual experience. Also the response itself was useful, in that it will save time by not setting the distributor pointed at #1.