gdcb Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Smog report says timing is at 15 degs. but it is supposed to be 10 degs. Is this adjustable? The distributor looks like it, however it won't turn. Newby Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George_Jetson Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Distributor is adjustable, but there are two hold down bolts locking the distributor down. Also make sure you put the jumper wire in the diag connector before you adj your timming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdcb Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Distributor is adjustable, but there are two hold down bolts locking the distributor down. Also make sure you put the jumper wire in the diag connector before you adj your timming. Thanks, I couldn't see the second bolt. I did use the jumper wire. It took a few minutes to locate the diagnostic port. I'll try again in the morning when it's cool again. (I know the engine must be warmed up :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdcb Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Distributor is adjustable, but there are two hold down bolts locking the distributor down. Also make sure you put the jumper wire in the diag connector before you adj your timming. Thanks, I couldn't see the second bolt. I did use the jumper wire. It took a few minutes to locate the diagnostic port. I'll try again in the morning when it's cool again. (I know the engine must be warmed up :-) That was it. It passed smog today. Only one small mishap. I burned my arm when tightening the distributor. I pulled back and knocked the coil wire out of the coil which zapped me. I pushed the wire back into the boot and it started back up. Now I need to see if I can buy the coil wire by itself... Any sources out there? Thanks Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George_Jetson Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Distributor is adjustable, but there are two hold down bolts locking the distributor down. Also make sure you put the jumper wire in the diag connector before you adj your timming. Thanks, I couldn't see the second bolt. I did use the jumper wire. It took a few minutes to locate the diagnostic port. I'll try again in the morning when it's cool again. (I know the engine must be warmed up :-) That was it. It passed smog today. Only one small mishap. I burned my arm when tightening the distributor. I pulled back and knocked the coil wire out of the coil which zapped me. I pushed the wire back into the boot and it started back up. Now I need to see if I can buy the coil wire by itself... Any sources out there? Thanks Carl You might try your local auto parts store, I'm not sure if they sell them separate, but never hurts to call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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