How To Set Timing Ignition Timing With A Distributor

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4 жыл бұрын

Setting the ignition timing advance on an engine with a distributor style ignition system can be confusing if you don't know what you're looking at. Thankfully, Jeremy is here with all of the facts on setting timing on most any old-school distributor-ignition V8, V6, or even VW!
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@moddedmitch6835 2 жыл бұрын

I watched 3 other videos trying to learn how to use a timing light. This is the video that taught me👌

@sledge2307 Жыл бұрын

After watching 5 or 6 other timing light videos, finally one that actually explains how it works, now I feel confident, thanks 🙏

@ig88xyz Жыл бұрын

I learned more in this video than I have in my automotive class and a community college. My teacher reuses to show us how to use the timing gun because in his previous classes the students didnt pay attention. thanks mr. silva!

@razvandumitru2252 3 жыл бұрын

Great, absolutely clear and straight forward. I have dealt only with diesel engines and I had no idea how ignition works, but this video made it really clear and simple. Great job.

@samhellaby9443 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly the best and easiest video on how to use a timing light iv watched so far straight Faward and simple instrustions and well said no back stepping just straight to it thanks for this

@LevelUpYourFandom 2 ай бұрын

of the 4 or so videos i watched on this topic, this was the first to actually, and clearly explain this whole system. i know this video is years old now, but its a good one for the archive

@raphael6032 Жыл бұрын

Thank you this is the best video on timing that I’ve seen, to include the knob for the advanced timing. Good stuff!

@eseogpanchito 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to find this video with an explanation on how to adjust the distributor for timing. I will be adjusting my timing here soon in an effort to pass smog. I appreciate you guys making this video. Thanks

@frankdavidson9675 Жыл бұрын

if you do not have a timming light get one money well spent you need one to set timming

@angelmorfin3597 2 жыл бұрын

What a great video absoluty learned alot! Im a new mechanic and im loving the trade

@thomaswild9044 3 жыл бұрын

This is almost perfect. I was also interested in Total advance timing as well.

@SamSam-us2fh 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful explanation 👍🏻

@germanium1872 2 жыл бұрын

This was a super helpful video!

@moggie100th Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation! Thanks!

@robertclymer6948 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for including the use of a dial-back timing light. I love them.

@miguiaculiacan 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, thanks !

@terryhicks694 2 жыл бұрын

best video on the topic I've found so far.

@ceelo3324 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a great and easy tutorial! Can you also explain vacuum advance timing? You briefly mentioned disabling it for this procedure, so I assume this is just for baseline timing. I assume vacuum advance is for when the engine is revved up and timing needs to advance a little more than a couple degrees before TDC? I understand that combustion may not be able to keep up perfectly with increased RPM's and shorter piston dwell times.

@ELI-vm9yf 2 жыл бұрын

Need more video like this!!!!

@Mike-zb7ts Жыл бұрын

Skilled people teaching complex tasks in clear, easy to understand terms is the internet at its best. Thanks for the video. A year ago I didn't know how to change my oil. Today I hoisted an engine from my car. A little Samurai 1.3 litre, yes, but still... Thanks again!

@infinityprospectinginc2313 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. Question: My ford 302 bogs down at cruising speed. I haven't set total timing yet and am wondering if this might be the cause?

@rapfuelpodcast336 Жыл бұрын

dude spoke with knowledge. grazie!

@j.antoniovarela5982 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@williambissell5943 Жыл бұрын

VERY GOOD VID!!! THANKS!

@heavylead1961 4 жыл бұрын

i've been waiting for a video just like this! thank you

@HolleyPerformance 4 жыл бұрын

No problem!!

@Stovokor41 3 жыл бұрын

Was about to do this job this morning. Had to put it off though because timing is checked with the idle at a specific RPM and I dont have a tachometer.

@85krash 3 жыл бұрын

Any suggestions for an 02 L GS300?

@spiritualtube1735 2 жыл бұрын

it is simole and clearvedio so thank you so much instructor

@geraldkitt 4 жыл бұрын

Been working on cars for a good 20 years now need a good refresh

@retrotech383 2 жыл бұрын

im not a holley guy but damn you guys make good videos

@brentyates Жыл бұрын

Thank You

@1CoolHandNuke 2 жыл бұрын

My Chilton’s manual states my car should be 2* BTDC. So should I be toward the “A” or the “R” on my timing tab?

@johncristopherlaron9208 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, my corolla 2e engine often fails to stop and if it happens, I had to loosen the distributor and turn it while cranking for it to start and when it started, I can use it again for several times before it fails and ang repeat the same process. I haven't experience any problems when it is running. Is there a need to replace the distributor or the issue here is just it's timing?

@SamSam-us2fh 3 жыл бұрын

After tdc got 3 more marks each like 10mm space, how to set distributor?

@michealbarnes66 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what this plug goes to? Just replaced the ECM in a 96 mazda b2300. When I fired up the truck it ran for a little bit. Started a second time and it stalls out or doesn't want to start.

@michaelwade8859 9 ай бұрын

With the timing be off would it cause damage from test driving up the street for a few seconds amd the. Back down to park it

@1336kingsville Жыл бұрын

How does this process change if I locked out my msd distributer

@rocknrollbaby687 2 жыл бұрын

Hello on my 1990 Chevy Caprice dead center mark crankshaft it is not indicated engine Oldsmobile 307 I have backfire!

@Minecraftineer998 Жыл бұрын

I have a GM 5.3L 350 Long Block, anyone know the optimized timing for such an engine?

@jonsaucier740 10 ай бұрын

How do you know where you want your timing ?

@salvadorapodaca1213 3 жыл бұрын

Were you find the timing number

@Jeepmen103 4 жыл бұрын

Could a timing adjustment help to stop a “Dieseling”effect, once the car is turned off?

@HolleyPerformance 4 жыл бұрын

Poorly adjusted ignition timing can contribute to that, but isn't the only possible cause. Sometimes it's caused by a "hot-spot" in the cylinder due to carbon build-up or other issues.

@eduardorangel8821 3 жыл бұрын

Does the timing cause the car to overheat? I just bought this pickup it sounds like it has some High Performance parts cam etc etc . . Not sure what all it has. I just know it's a sbc350, Thanks

@Antiganos 3 жыл бұрын

Timing is not going to change your heat output, that's all going to be up to your radiator, thermostat, and water pump/fans.

@JB-1138 2 жыл бұрын

Just had timing belt replaced. Now the idle is slightly too low. I need help fixing it.

@n8v-t-800 5 күн бұрын

Hey everyone 👋🏼 im trying to search for some expertise in what I believe is a ignition system setup problem with a truck i jus recently bought

@mansouralhajri9046 Жыл бұрын

جيد👍

@frankdavidson9675 Жыл бұрын

if an eng will crank its timeing is close conn a timeing light to a plugwire see where it flasing balancer or pully should have deg marks allway set some degs be fore tdc mark losen dist housing slowly rotate to see flash on deg marks you want tighten dist it is timed

@Peter_van_bjork 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@britdragster 2 жыл бұрын

You say that some timing lights won't work with capacitive discharge ignitions, like MSD, so which timing lights are suitable to use with these systems that don't cost a arm and a leg? Thanks.

@grantkaye56 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to set the timing initially upon first fire-up of a fresh rebuild with the engine only being turned over by the starter (i.e. no fuel)?

@chickenfoundation9323 2 жыл бұрын

The engine needs to be idling if you do that the starter will most likely burn up

@mikeinvegas1 9 ай бұрын

I have a 95 mustang gt i just finished replacing lower and upper intake manifold gaskets. I put distributor in checked timing its at 19 and cant move distributor anymore to change timing. Like im off. Do i nerd to take out distributor and then move it which wY?

@jovanialvarez9310 3 ай бұрын

What did you do? I just got a car with a distributor

@mikeinvegas1 3 ай бұрын

@jovanialvarez9310 took distributor out and turned it..reset timimg

@marcussatterwhite 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@brittneygraves6111 3 жыл бұрын

My engine won’t fire can I use the light an time it using the starter lightly in waves, or does it have to be runnin

@Cstoreri 3 жыл бұрын

Has to be running....when you have your motor on TDC on compression stroke remove dist cap rotor should be at #1 piston.

@ZR-vt2kc 3 жыл бұрын

@@Cstoreri Thankyou this helped me aswell my motor in question doesn’t run

@beachboy4106 Жыл бұрын

My 454 BBC was ‘pinking’ so after watching this I need to retard the timing. I don’t have a timing gun and can’t see any marking on the balancer so I’ll just have to move the MSD distributor a few degrees anti clockwise ( I think) . Thanks for the explanation, from an American car fan in the UK

@wilsongerman374 4 жыл бұрын

Is the timing belt suppose to move over the pulley?

@frankdavidson9675 Жыл бұрын

that belt is the fan belt it has nothing to do with timeing the timeing is set in the distrib.

@frankdavidson9675 Жыл бұрын

there is a timing chain that connects crankshaft to the valve (pully) to set the valves at right time has nothing to do with spark timing that happens in the dist that adj. is made by rotating dist. housing to desired deg before tdc.

@jerryjarvis2827 2 жыл бұрын

To the timing on a 96 Dodge van 3.9

@nathanrice1796 2 жыл бұрын

I liked the old HEMI there.

@rezboy327 6 ай бұрын

👍🏽

@heavychevy2289 4 жыл бұрын

What about total timing

@youthmanrecords965 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@miabellasalonandmedicalspa2822 9 ай бұрын

Adjust distributor while engine is running??

@tomkelsey3512 Күн бұрын

Yes !

@skippywinters 3 жыл бұрын

I know a thing or two about cars and did not get a thing about the whole thing

@LEGENDofMADDOG Ай бұрын

My car won’t stay running tho So how am I supposed to do this

@hubertbryant5587 2 жыл бұрын

If my light doesn't have a dial, msd distributor locked out what degree would be 36 degree be

@jerryjarvis2827 2 жыл бұрын

FaceTiming on a 96 Dodge van ram 1500 3.9 cargo van

@isaacmendoza1053 2 жыл бұрын

What if the car doesn’t start at all!!!

@TOMVUTHEPIMP 3 жыл бұрын

So basically for a stock engine you want timing at 0?

@Stovokor41 3 жыл бұрын

No, the owners manual should mention what it's meant to be under specifications. Or try a repair manual for your model.

@TOMVUTHEPIMP 3 жыл бұрын

@@Stovokor41 The owners manual for the 350 engine you got in the junk yard?

@Stovokor41 3 жыл бұрын

@@TOMVUTHEPIMP you might be able to tell what it came from using the engine number?

@frankdavidson9675 Жыл бұрын

set timing at 5 deg before tdc see how it starts and runs if ok leave as is --- you do not want fire too quick before tdc spark knock and poss. damage to pistons

@frankdavidson9675 Жыл бұрын

no l zero is late firing piston already started down --- loss of power set a few degs before tdc

@nickrodriguez7293 10 ай бұрын

There's more to timing than with this guy's talking about. It's very important that you check your total advance timing once you reconnect the vacuum.

@user-sq2kv6ug1l Ай бұрын

What if it doesnt start 😅

@dnlcast2 Жыл бұрын

Im so confused

@zekielbarnes9618 Жыл бұрын

Naw

@n8v-t-800 5 күн бұрын

I think I'm jus at the wrong video haha

@goatsinker347 2 жыл бұрын

This video would've been great 40 plus yrs ago.

@youthmanrecords965 3 жыл бұрын

If you can’t time your engine then you shouldn’t be adding boost or adding a new cam at all.

@redstuntsteve3974 4 ай бұрын

bro checked if the car was in neutral after starting it

@johnc.wunscheljr2873 4 жыл бұрын

I have been 8 weeks and 2 speed shops and my new build don"t run Holley needs to step up and fix the problems don"t buy a sniper it is a pile of crap.

@HolleyPerformance 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, John. Please give our experts a call at 866-464-6553. We're more than happy to help!