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how do i set the timing on a 1986 n/a 700

posted by  someone claiming to be jonnyb on  Tue Sep 28 09:15 CST 2004 [RELATED]

Just changed the dist. in a 1986 n/a. Borrowed a timing light. What are the steps in setting the timing. TIA








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    here's how you do it. 700

    posted by  someone claiming to be Tbell on  Tue Sep 28 23:41 CST 2004 [RELATED]

    jonny,

    As you know there are two 10mm bolts holding the distributor on. Loosen both of them, just enough to turn the distributor.

    Now, with the timing light hooked up to the #1 cylinder, slowly turn the distributor and watch the timing mark change to about 12degrees BTDC. Just aim for a little to the left of the 10 degree line.

    Once the timing is where you want it, tighten whichever bolt you can get to first, shut the engine off, then tighten the other one.

    Restart and verify.

    Have a beer.

    Mike








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      here's how you do it. 700

      posted by  ndesouza on  Wed Sep 29 09:34 CST 2004
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      I would check the timing before you loosen the distributor bolts, as the timing on these engines rarely goes off. So you might find you dont need to adjust it after all.

      Noel








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      here's how you do it. 700

      posted by  someone claiming to be jonnyb on  Wed Sep 29 00:07 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      Thanks tbell
      That is what i was looking for. I was wondering if i had to unhook anything before making the adjustment.








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        here's how you do it. 700

        posted by  someone claiming to be tbell on  Wed Sep 29 02:02 CST 2004 [RELATED]

        No worries dude.

        No, you don't have to unhook anything. It's pretty easy actually. Just make sure not to loosen the 10mm bolts too far or the distributor may slip after you've set it.

        There seems to be a mistaken impression on this board that you can't adjust the timing on these cars... you certainly can.

        tbell








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    how do i set the timing on a 1986 n/a 700

    posted by  aleekat on  Tue Sep 28 11:14 CST 2004
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    You don't. Any symptoms that make you want to check it?








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      how do i set the timing on a 1986 n/a 700

      posted by  someone claiming to be jonnyb on  Tue Sep 28 11:22 CST 2004 [RELATED]

      I was under the assumption that after checking the timing, you could adjust the timing (if needed) by rotating the distributor on a 1986 model.








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        how do i set the timing on a 1986 n/a 700

        posted by  aleekat on  Wed Sep 29 10:25 CST 2004
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        I didn't say you can't, just shouldn't have to. Other things to check first, timing belt off a tooth or two? Throttle body dirty? Bad engine wiring harness, etc.
        I have an 85(I bought it new) and have never had to set the timing.








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        how do i set the timing on a 1986 n/a 700

        posted by  dan52 on  Tue Sep 28 11:27 CST 2004
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        You can just as you describe. Set the base idle speed and CO while you are at it. See the FAQ for all three adjustments.

        Dan







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          how do i set the timing on a 1986 n/a 700

          uid 18083's pic
          posted by  lucid on  Tue Sep 28 13:56 CST 2004
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          Dan,

          Just out of curiosity I went to the FAQ because I don't know much about earlier 700 ignitions (EZK 115?), but came up dry on this one. I looked under ELECTRICAL: IGNITION SYSTEM with no luck. Could you post the URL?

          Bruce
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          Bruce Young
          '93 940-NA (current) — 240s (one V8) — 140s — 122s — since '63.








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            how do i set the timing on a 1986 n/a 700

            posted by  someone claiming to be jonnyb on  Tue Sep 28 15:30 CST 2004 [RELATED]

            I am not able to find info in the FAQ section on setting timing. I guess i am not looking inthe right spot either. Please post the URL if you know where it is. Thanks







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