I did a timing thing...and need help :(
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I did a timing thing...and need help :(
So I just went and picked up a new ignition coil and wireset and figured I'd throw the coil on before I went to class today (college life). However the PO had put different sized bolts in the ignition coil and I had to take the distributor cap off to get at it. Naturally it didn't occur to me until I had the cap in my hand moving it out of the way that I don't own a timing light.
Wouldn't be too big of a deal but there's 2 unknowns and a bit of me being a noob mechanic so here goes; problem 1: I don't know what stock timing is on a 305. Problem 2: I'm not sure what cam is in the car, it's either stock or extremely mild aftermarket. Supposedly the po rebuilt it 80k ago but I didn't buy the car (gift) and the po hasn't responded to a single message for information. As for me being a noob mechanic I've never set timing before. I feel like I have a good understand of exactly what I'll be doing but any info is very welcome. I'll be going to buy a cap and rotor (mind as well while I'm doing this) and a timing light when i get out of class around 430.
I feel like I'm forgetting something but class starts in 15 so I'll edit this between classes if i remember.
Wouldn't be too big of a deal but there's 2 unknowns and a bit of me being a noob mechanic so here goes; problem 1: I don't know what stock timing is on a 305. Problem 2: I'm not sure what cam is in the car, it's either stock or extremely mild aftermarket. Supposedly the po rebuilt it 80k ago but I didn't buy the car (gift) and the po hasn't responded to a single message for information. As for me being a noob mechanic I've never set timing before. I feel like I have a good understand of exactly what I'll be doing but any info is very welcome. I'll be going to buy a cap and rotor (mind as well while I'm doing this) and a timing light when i get out of class around 430.
I feel like I'm forgetting something but class starts in 15 so I'll edit this between classes if i remember.
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Re: I did a timing thing...and need help :(
Thanks for the reply although i got to decode a bit of that still. Forgot to mention it's a 92 tbi not sure if it matters but noticed you mentioned tpi
Edit: nevermind i get it now. Re read it
Edit: nevermind i get it now. Re read it
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Re: I did a timing thing...and need help :(
Why would removing the distributor cap affect timing? Unless you undid the bolt that holds the distributor in place, your timing should still be the same.
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Re: I did a timing thing...and need help :(
That was exactly my thought but i put the old ignition coil back on (wrong mounting hardware with the new one) hooked everything back up and the car won't start. Only thing i can think is timing. Even tried just hooking up the new coil thinking the old one went wonkey when I took it off. Back in class atm I'll try and give a little more detail afterwards
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Re: I did a timing thing...and need help :(
Just got back home. Getting no fuel to injectors but the pumps running so i was waaay off with my 30 second diagnosis. Feel free to delete this thread mods
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