Setting Ignition Timing Video - Advance Auto Parts

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Advance Auto Parts

13 жыл бұрын

video.advanceautoparts.com/?v=... Learn how to set the ignition timing on your engine with help from MDS and Advance Auto Parts
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@wakjob961
@wakjob961 3 жыл бұрын
10 years later, and still the best video explanation of timing.
@dreamingcode
@dreamingcode 3 жыл бұрын
This cleared up alot of my confusion with timing. I was really confused because I'm new to working on cars. Thank you
@andrewfrantz6109
@andrewfrantz6109 3 жыл бұрын
That Freiburger guy is pretty interesting, he should revive junk cars on a show!
@Ericsaidful
@Ericsaidful 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe start his own show on engines using the Westech Dyno with two Steve's?
@markhoskinson2126
@markhoskinson2126 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ericsaidful a zdx zdx@s oil
@xxrandmlinksxxbruh2419
@xxrandmlinksxxbruh2419 2 жыл бұрын
He already did it’s called roadkill
@skapemaster2
@skapemaster2 2 жыл бұрын
@@xxrandmlinksxxbruh2419 woosh
@xxrandmlinksxxbruh2419
@xxrandmlinksxxbruh2419 2 жыл бұрын
@@skapemaster2 what is woosh
@S_C_A_R_F_A_C_E
@S_C_A_R_F_A_C_E 3 жыл бұрын
Hands down the most comprehensive explanation of ignition timing on KZfaq
@samr0ss
@samr0ss 10 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. Even though I'm learning about mapping my ECU, I now understand how to set the ignition timing using a timing gun (the rest is through the programmable ECU in my case). You're videos are very clear and concise and have helped me a lot. Thanks very much.
@tin_man_t
@tin_man_t 8 жыл бұрын
Dave's the best! I always trust his knowledge. Explains it perfectly!
@randyjustice4561
@randyjustice4561 6 жыл бұрын
These guys are always on top of there game .I love your show engine masters !!
@Captncooke
@Captncooke 8 жыл бұрын
Chad and Dave, thanks to your video my kids now know how to set timing and have resolved a serious kickback issue on our ski boat. You saved our summer vacation and starter motor :) Thanks guys.
@TheSmittycjs806
@TheSmittycjs806 7 жыл бұрын
Best video on timing I have seen. Thanks
@philipsondreal7727
@philipsondreal7727 4 жыл бұрын
A very clear and helpful presentation on ignition timing, thank you!
@patrickprice6215
@patrickprice6215 5 жыл бұрын
Fred Durst really looks happy with his new job.
@BOOT
@BOOT 4 жыл бұрын
LOL Good one!
@scottr4869
@scottr4869 3 жыл бұрын
I was just going to say... I didn't know Fred Durst was a mechanic.
@jimmysapien9961
@jimmysapien9961 3 жыл бұрын
Haaaaa
@Nitrodan73
@Nitrodan73 3 жыл бұрын
He does it all for the Nookie
@SlyDellian
@SlyDellian 3 жыл бұрын
Even while doing a video with Biff Tannen!
@374391
@374391 9 жыл бұрын
excellent natural teaching skills plus good mastery. THANK YOU.
@lkkjhtemmexv1838
@lkkjhtemmexv1838 4 жыл бұрын
and if you dont have any mark and no values from factory how do i get my timing right?
@ayejay4028
@ayejay4028 2 жыл бұрын
@@lkkjhtemmexv1838 put a socket extension inside the first cylinder hole and turn the engine until the extension is allthe way up, ie when cylinder 1is at TDC then set the cams accordingly
@davidshaw901
@davidshaw901 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Had to watch 5 videos that failed to explain how to use a timing gun until this one!
@beachboy4106
@beachboy4106 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys, very informative, still new to this ,my engine is starting to make sense to me, it really helped. 👍
@omaha919
@omaha919 4 жыл бұрын
Video saved for reference. SO FULL OF GOOD STUFF!! Thank you for making this.
@rpvilleneuve
@rpvilleneuve 10 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the info. Now I feel comfortable changing my dizzy and checking and setting the timing.
@benreavely4891
@benreavely4891 3 жыл бұрын
Finally, a video that shows how to do it, and what is involved thank you
@medicineman1202
@medicineman1202 5 жыл бұрын
More than I ever learned in auto mechanics class
@andrewholden6347
@andrewholden6347 3 жыл бұрын
Me too I'm old-school from middle to late seventies auto mechanics Technical High School
@dadams19111
@dadams19111 9 жыл бұрын
Done very well for the nubies and a great refresher for us old hot rod guys!!!!
@glmoore001
@glmoore001 7 жыл бұрын
Very good complete explanation! Thank you.
@Khan-ro8ct
@Khan-ro8ct 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent Very informative and appreciate the way you educate with your high skilled expertise. Thank you brothers.
@natefidalgo7625
@natefidalgo7625 5 жыл бұрын
ya liked watching some of these performance videos great explanation very through on how to use a timing light as well as adjusting distributor with the 3 main timing settings. "for those distributor based cars"
@jab5521
@jab5521 3 жыл бұрын
I ever had to set timing until today. Thank you very well explained.
@demonkster
@demonkster 5 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Very informative for laymens like me. Trying to tune the Merc 7.4 on my boat.
@souljahroch2519
@souljahroch2519 5 жыл бұрын
I 'thought' I knew what I was doing 😕 Thanks Guys. Great Work. 🦁✌
@nigeljohn6676
@nigeljohn6676 6 жыл бұрын
These two guys were perfect!!. They should both go into teaching Auto-Shop.
@poxic
@poxic 5 жыл бұрын
I love how 90's this video is. Straight down to the high and sideways camera angles... why was that ever a thing?
@Lowclef
@Lowclef 2 ай бұрын
Cuz it was cool and xtreme! It broke the rulezzzz duuude!!
@kinghyrule86
@kinghyrule86 Жыл бұрын
Great video thank you! My question is Can we use the distributor rotation method on all types of distributors?
@tilliebolton2227
@tilliebolton2227 4 жыл бұрын
Probably the best video out there for timing
@ScaryGhost1
@ScaryGhost1 8 жыл бұрын
David Freiburger? Huh
@jaredbrusseau
@jaredbrusseau 8 жыл бұрын
Surprised he's associating himself with AAP. Lol.
@nishantmaheshwari6508
@nishantmaheshwari6508 7 жыл бұрын
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@GregHuston
@GregHuston 6 жыл бұрын
Before JEGS bought him all the parts he ever wanted for his junkyard garbage LOL
@waseemanwar6594
@waseemanwar6594 7 жыл бұрын
excellent video. the real understanding of the concept and the way its executed. grt job boys
@eezitall
@eezitall 11 жыл бұрын
This explanation is clearer than water! Congratulations guys! Excellent!
@rockz12
@rockz12 12 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, complete understanding from start to finish!!!
@cuteshoesandbags8094
@cuteshoesandbags8094 3 жыл бұрын
Good presentation gentleman. Totally appreciate the professionalism.
@giovannikrasniqi5138
@giovannikrasniqi5138 7 жыл бұрын
hi i have a 305 with a mild cam dont know what size. my question is i have a pertronix flame thrower distributor with copper springs installed can i use a b28 canister with this engine i am kinda new at this thank you
@UopuvJq
@UopuvJq 2 жыл бұрын
Glad I just happen to stumble on to this video. I just started a new project and I don’t have any history on the engine. I suspect it has a aftermarket cam just based on the idle but stupid me I took the distributor out without noting the timing. I did mark in general the location of the distributor but I don’t know if I can set the timing correctly. After watching this clip I’m confident that I can get it close enough. If anyones has any tips for me I’d very much appreciate it. It’s a chevy 5.0l 305.
@matthopkins1107
@matthopkins1107 Жыл бұрын
Still the best timing video on KZfaq
@eagleeyevisions
@eagleeyevisions 8 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos on there, good on you
@umangu
@umangu 4 жыл бұрын
Best video! The others don't even show what the hell I'm supposed to be looking at with the timing light!
@jimmy67RS
@jimmy67RS 4 жыл бұрын
Great video, is it possible to do one using vacuum advance and compare with using mechanical?
@costascosta4960
@costascosta4960 2 жыл бұрын
hi guys thx for your excelent well told advice But what should the tick over be running at
@bhkfdbfb
@bhkfdbfb 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great video y'all definitely know your stuff
@darrellkidd3676
@darrellkidd3676 3 жыл бұрын
So let me see if I got this right . on compression stroke I want to set my dist 6 to 12 degrees before tdc. meaning drop my dist in to face number 1 terminal with 6 to 12 degrees on the balancer before tdc. I have been setting my dist in at 0 tdc,I would imagine this will be a game changer for more power on my 383 stroker.If I understand this correctly please let me know. thank you
@2trucks_having_sex
@2trucks_having_sex 8 жыл бұрын
On my 2.4 mistubishi when I checked timing timing and revved up the light cut out when it was returning to idle. The spark plugs dont fire when the motor revs down?
@bootyman234
@bootyman234 5 жыл бұрын
Okay, about that third thing. What is it about the "rate" of the timing that you are trying to determine? Is it suppose to occur in a specified, or ideal amount of time?
@iconaclastor
@iconaclastor 7 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see the actual distributor hold down clamp bolt that gets loosened. It is hard to see on most cars and an idea of seeing where it is or looks like would help. Great video.
@matsgranqvist9928
@matsgranqvist9928 7 жыл бұрын
iconaclastor it's right under your dist cap
@dellqwertykeyboard
@dellqwertykeyboard 7 жыл бұрын
Very well explained, Thank you!
@nono-xw6qd
@nono-xw6qd 6 жыл бұрын
Pre roadkill David! Hell yea!
@Fountainboat7
@Fountainboat7 8 жыл бұрын
Great video guys but you didn't mention about locking out the MSD distributor. I have a 35ft boat with twin 509's 500 HP each, Msd Marine ignition with a marine pro billet Msd distributor. I locked my timing out at 34 degrees. Just set 34 degrees at idle and your done. Its very responsive, no hesitation, or load up at idle.
@Good-Enuff-Garage
@Good-Enuff-Garage 9 жыл бұрын
the manual for my '74 sbc says set initial timing to 6* but that is with the vacuum disconnected, so wish these guys touched on vacuum advance a bit, other than that it was a solid video
@howtofixmysilverado6791
@howtofixmysilverado6791 6 жыл бұрын
That is probably why he is telling you to set the initial timing at 12 BTDC. Some Ig. set ups use a magneto style pickup inside the dist. chevy refers to that as being called an ignition module being used in place of a mechanical advance Sic Big block chevy on my 93 Silverado. The computer does the advance curve from the initial setting so there is no mechanical vacuum advance. Even the old style Big Blocks the initial setting would be about 6BTDC with the advance connected and I do not approve of that method for 2 reasons with a mechanical advance. Under load Sic> a steep hill the engine maintains a different curve. Disconnecting the advance sort of simulates that curve but you can't simulate a load and steep hill and that is one of thee main reasons the pulling camshafts were invented. Always use 12 to 16 BTDC for your initial settings and go from there. Too much advance can create intense internal heat so it's better to start in the basement and work your way up. The last more important reason has to do with tire size can affect the timing position. Believe that or not turning a large or smaller rear or heavy mud tires requires some extra retarding of the initial ig setting. Also firing too far before that top peak pressure can also cause extreme heat and especially on a TBI motor it will feed the engine way too much fuel and that is what causes that extreme heat. The reason most people with RVs have so many issues with the BB Chevy engines in motor homes. Those engines are already facing extreme heat inside and under that huge body of a motor home. Then plugs matter most Auto Light & GM AC Delco plugs you get from places like Advanced and Auto Zone their catalogs were affected by the collapsed economy and many of the proper heat range plugs are just not in their inventories especially for Motor Homes and 4x4 off roaders. Plain and simple it is goddamned hard to get the right plugs to use anymore. Even the dealer catalogs only go back 10 or so years and then the history is lost... You end up at the shops of specialists like me and I struggle to get the right shit to tune an engine.
@sed6
@sed6 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! The total timing tips at 6:03 are just what I needed 👍
@pavy415
@pavy415 6 жыл бұрын
What about setting the timming in jumping a wire and not moving the distributor?
@glensmall9194
@glensmall9194 2 жыл бұрын
Terrific explanation. Thank you. Good job Fellahs
@neodiy
@neodiy 2 жыл бұрын
Can a bad crankshaft pulley cause the BTDC readings to read randomly between 3 degrees to 10 degrees on idle? when it should be 6 degrees plus minus 2 based on car owner's manual?
@user-qb1ik5ud9t
@user-qb1ik5ud9t Жыл бұрын
Great video and really easy to understand. Great job!
@frankivillalba277
@frankivillalba277 3 жыл бұрын
If i use the 4+ advance timing gear mark on a small block chevy 5.7 vortec mild cam 480 lift 265 duration what is the recomended timing light procedure .Do I add 4 or subtract 4 to your number
@tommy2059
@tommy2059 7 жыл бұрын
i advanced my 4cil 1.6 8v completely restored from oil pump to pistons to injectors and makes a great different highly recommended easy upgrade not sure if its good for the engine? anyone know?
@jagco2594
@jagco2594 5 жыл бұрын
what is the screw and nut for on the metering block
@andrewcollier1093
@andrewcollier1093 Жыл бұрын
A really brilliant explanation - thank you.
@bradu3151
@bradu3151 4 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe over 1M views and only 5k likes. Very good instructions for someone who only kind of understood timing.
@kwilliamson28
@kwilliamson28 3 жыл бұрын
Why does your chevy engine have the BTDC exactly the opposite of my 350 chevy?
@HumansLimits
@HumansLimits Жыл бұрын
Best explanation of advance timing, thanks!
@juandelosangeles1070
@juandelosangeles1070 6 жыл бұрын
When I install harmonic balancer ... I turining I wasn’t pay attention so how can I fix 12 and 6 without take off timing cover ?
@unoulumve9
@unoulumve9 11 жыл бұрын
how can i set a timing light on a vehicle that uses a coil plug boot where there is no spark plug wire?
@minorpyro69
@minorpyro69 8 жыл бұрын
Timing light is an amazing piece of ingenuitive engineering.
@migue2990
@migue2990 11 ай бұрын
So if I use an aftermarket distributor I can convert my efi to carb? Wanted to try bike Carls on a golf aba engine
@ValleyJoe
@ValleyJoe 3 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you! I learned so much! Now if only i can apply this to my situation lol 😅
@BigTime838
@BigTime838 6 жыл бұрын
Best timing vide i seen and well explain
@blaker007705
@blaker007705 4 жыл бұрын
Could you use a compression tester to find the top dead Center...then stop turning over engine when your about 5 or 10 pounds below maximum compression?
@ednamoleqwe8621
@ednamoleqwe8621 8 жыл бұрын
very nice so you are advancing so the explosion happens at 10degree ish so how do u no its at 10degree?
@cesarcuriel9213
@cesarcuriel9213 6 жыл бұрын
So I'm working on a 76 corvette and is having trouble turning on.. the carburetor spits fire.. I'm assuming is the timing.. so how should I proceed to adjusted... this vehicle has been sitting for years...350 engine. Good video guys!
@chriswesney
@chriswesney 2 жыл бұрын
You guys look young! Thanks for all the videos!
@terryliford8283
@terryliford8283 8 жыл бұрын
i have a 1987 chrysler fifth ave 318 5.2 what do i set my timing to
@Contollership
@Contollership 10 жыл бұрын
Now I understand. Thanks guys!
@Sam-lp3xe
@Sam-lp3xe 6 жыл бұрын
Engine Sounds Gr8. Good Video
@jimmysapien9961
@jimmysapien9961 3 жыл бұрын
What if you don’t have a timing Mark , how do you set the timing on a small block Chevy? By physical means ! TDC -Etc....
@miryamstar
@miryamstar 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks.
@Trolldaddy5
@Trolldaddy5 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Ford 460 and had to change distributor and ford Manuel says unplug the spout wire then set to 10 degrees btdc. And I did that and it idles at 850 rpm and sounds good but then when I plug the spout wire back in it changes the timing to 20 to 25 degrees and the engine idles at 1020 rpm is that normal ? Is it supposed to increase like that after plugging the spout wire back in ? I can't find any info on this anywhere
@neverstoplearning7214
@neverstoplearning7214 6 жыл бұрын
So good at explaining things
@nova467spanker
@nova467spanker Жыл бұрын
Ok so after they set the total timing Dave said they checked the base timing and its 19 degrees. So how did they do this if the timing light they are using doesn't have a total advance adjustment? I have always understood we can not use a timing light with the advance function for MSD ignition.
@jjwalker3243
@jjwalker3243 Жыл бұрын
Yeah they done a great job explaining that thanks guys.
@ecesarchavez
@ecesarchavez 3 жыл бұрын
Great Informative Video! Thanks
@Orangelemonblue
@Orangelemonblue 6 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed to know :p thx dudes!
@r.d.ontheroad-1094
@r.d.ontheroad-1094 6 жыл бұрын
Very Interesting! Thanks Guys!
@josefranciscoesquertalaman3827
@josefranciscoesquertalaman3827 Жыл бұрын
Presente en clases desde Navoyork Sonora México Like
@AngryHerby
@AngryHerby 12 жыл бұрын
@7233910 well you have say you have spark, so are you gettin fuel? old carb?
@juliocesarlorenzo7677
@juliocesarlorenzo7677 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1968 camaro, 355 small block chevy high compresion with a msd ignition has been lock. My problem is when the moter gets hot the ignation gets stock will not move left or right . timing can not be adjust please help to find problem.thank you.
@MrElPoderozo1
@MrElPoderozo1 4 жыл бұрын
Take a Tequila shot every time they say timing in this video, see if you can get up the next day.😄😁
@slothmarathonpromotions2470
@slothmarathonpromotions2470 6 жыл бұрын
Does someone make a light gun that I can just fire at the side of my car and it fixes everything automatically?
@cesargarcia2810
@cesargarcia2810 8 жыл бұрын
how can tell what kind of cam I have ?......I'm trying to set timing but I know my cam is not stock
@sergiod5362
@sergiod5362 2 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen so far!!!
@samsudinsamke8352
@samsudinsamke8352 4 жыл бұрын
What about ECM controled ignition timing without distributor? How to adjust timing?
@jamesbjones97
@jamesbjones97 8 жыл бұрын
my truck reaches total timing around 2k rpm do I need a new distributor
@tirewire99
@tirewire99 10 жыл бұрын
amazing video thanks.
@SRT480
@SRT480 13 жыл бұрын
great vid, now i can get the most out of msd gear!
@GRANTSTEVENSON-vi5hn
@GRANTSTEVENSON-vi5hn Ай бұрын
one of best videos I have seen
@gamedog7236
@gamedog7236 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!thanks
@DodongWerkzPh
@DodongWerkzPh 6 жыл бұрын
now pour amsoil on it!!
@BckFvrTV
@BckFvrTV 4 ай бұрын
Really interesting. thanks for the video.
@levrone0075
@levrone0075 2 жыл бұрын
Great clear article 👏
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