Just Answer Just Answer
Ask A Question  -  Help  -  Register  -  Login   

Ask Your Car Question. Car Experts Answer You ASAP
(Not a Car Question?)

Question

setting timing


Sent to Car Experts September 05, 2005 5:19 p.m.
I have a 1966 Corvette and I am Having problems setting the timing. I found number one cylinder removed the plug, tapped the stater until I got a puff of air. Checked the distributor and the rotor is facing the number one plug wire. Is there anything else I could do to make sure the timing is correct??
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $5   
Info Request
September 05, 2005 5:21 p.m. (1 minute and 44 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark

Why are you checking timing like this and not using a timing light?

Was thre distributor remove and the engine disturbed??



Edited by enginboy on September 5 2005 at 5:22pm
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1028 Car Accepts
32 years exp. automotive repair NYS emisisions repair cert.
Reply to Marc
Sent September 05, 2005 5:22 p.m. (1 minute and 54 seconds later)
I have a slighty larger cam in the car and did not know what to set it at
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Info Request
September 05, 2005 5:24 p.m. (1 minute and 59 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
Then I am to assume that you can't get the engine to run??
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1028 Car Accepts
32 years exp. automotive repair NYS emisisions repair cert.
Reply to Marc
Sent September 05, 2005 5:27 p.m. (2 minutes and 21 seconds later)
no the engine will run just not smooth. I did remove the distributor and replaced a intake manifold. I've checked the dwell and everything I know of.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
September 05, 2005 5:34 p.m. (6 minutes and 47 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark

Because of the modifications, you have to set the timing by ear.

Start by advancing the timing until the engine pings when you power brake the car and back it off slightly. Then road test the car and retard the timing until you eliminate the ping.

NOTE: the use of high test fuel may be necessary to alienate ping and set the timing properly, Also a lead additive is advisable.
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1028 Car Accepts
32 years exp. automotive repair NYS emisisions repair cert.
Info Request
September 05, 2005 5:34 p.m. (14 seconds later)


__________________
Post back if you need further assistance. Car category mentor
If my answer was helpful please click on the ACCEPT BUTTON Thank you Marc
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1028 Car Accepts
32 years exp. automotive repair NYS emisisions repair cert.
Reply
Sent September 05, 2005 5:40 p.m. (6 minutes and 20 seconds later)
Its a standard transmission Not automatic. You have been very helpful but what can I do if its a stick
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Reply to Marc
Sent September 05, 2005 5:48 p.m. (7 minutes and 33 seconds later)
I have a stick not automatic your answers have been very helpful what can I do since mine is a stick

Thanks
Bill
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
September 05, 2005 5:52 p.m. (4 minutes and 41 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Ok just take it out on the road and get into the throttle if it pings retard it a little keep doing this until you find a spot where it stops pinging that is your base timing point.

Check it with a timing light for future reference.

If you have more Question fell free to ask but I will be away for about an hour.



Edited by enginboy on September 5 2005 at 5:53pm
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1028 Car Accepts
32 years exp. automotive repair NYS emisisions repair cert.
Reply to Marc
Sent September 05, 2005 5:56 p.m. (4 minutes and 0 seconds later)
thanks you so much I will try this thanks again its been a heck of a thing to get right.

Thanks Again

Bill
Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Think you can answer this question?
 Login or  Become an Expert









DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.
   Just Answer! > Car Repair
Question List - Become an Expert - Terms of Service - Security & Privacy - About Us
© 2008 Just Answer Corp.