distributor 1 tooth off?

[ryandrews123]

So when my truck is idling it sounds like it has a very slight miss fire. I checked my timing and my mark was at the top of my balancer no were near my correct timing marks. Would this mean my distributor is a tooth off? If so is there anything special i need to do other that pull distributor out and turn it a tooth? thanks

 

[SCOTTYINWV]

Year and engine?

 

[ryandrews123]

94 5.7 350 z71

 

[1997chevydriver]

You have to disconnect the esc timing wire before you try to read timing.....

 

[ryandrews123]

I looked for it but i don't think my truck has one. Is it true that some models do not have the esc timing wire?

 

[1997chevydriver]

Its got it. Its inside under the dash by the blower motor. Sometimes taking the glovebox out allows for easier access

 

[ryandrews123]

So i just disconnect that wire and adjust timing from there?

 

[1997chevydriver]

So i just disconnect that wire and adjust timing from there?

Yup. Unplug wire, start truck, verify timing (adjust as needed 0° ideal +4° acceptable on older engines) shut truck off and reconnect wire

 

[cviola2005]

^ agreed