If it has a distributor, there is a bolt near where the distributor shaft enters the engine. Loosen it. Use a timing light gun, it connects to the number 1 cylinder spark plug wire and shoots a light. Aim that light on the harmonic balancer while the engine runs. There should be a little metal/plastic tab with degree markings on it. When the light shines, you should see a mark (usually a groove) on the harmonic balancer right in the range of that metal/plastic tab. Rotate the distributor to make that mark/groove line up with the right timing degree.
Dont have a timing light gun and dont want to buy one, do it by ear...with just slight movements of the distributor, you can hear when the engine is running its best. Won't be perfect, but will be close enough.
If it has coil packs and is electronically controlled, you can probably just reset the computer (disconnect the battery and leave it till the next day).
There is no timing adjustment on fuel injected models the ignition timing is set by the ECU . Regards:
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The timing in a Saturn is not adjustable. The ignition timing is computer controlled by the Ignition control module located underneith your coil packs. if there is an issue with engine valve timing, you must replace all timing components, ie... timing cam gears, crank gear, hydralic tentioner and guides.
timing , burnt valve, fuel/carburation prob.....most likely a timing/ignition problem.
If you have the 3.8L engine, ignition timing is controlled by the computer and cannot be altered without making changes to the computer. If you have the 3.1L engine, which has a distributor, you can set the timing as you would on any engine with a distributor.
Then the vehicle won't start and if it does start it won't run right
0 Degrees top dead center.
The total timing advance on a 1995 Chevrolet 350 engine should be around 35 degrees. This takes into account the advance provided by the ignition system.
Yes , there was a 1995 full size Ford Bronco ( the last model year was 1996 )
Timing marks are used to set the ignition, so that the spark plugs spark when the pistons are at the right position and moving in the right direction. The timing marks for your 1995 VW can be found on the front of the main pulley. The timing marks will be scattered around the outside of the main pulley.
needs tune up, or maybe ignition timing is alittle off.