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How To Set Timing Ignition Timing With A Distributor

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  • Опубликовано: 9 мар 2020
  • 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
    @moddedmitch6835 2 года назад +29

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

  • @TrailPony
    @TrailPony 2 дня назад

    I've been struggling to find someone to help with my '69 that has all the symptoms of timing being off. This video was so thorough that it makes me confident that it's something I can tackle. I was hoping the Carburetor was to blame, but that hasn't been the case. Thank you kindly for this.

  • @sledge2307
    @sledge2307 Год назад +16

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

  • @ig88xyz
    @ig88xyz Год назад +3

    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!

  • @LevelUpYourFandom
    @LevelUpYourFandom 3 месяца назад

    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

  • @samhellaby9443
    @samhellaby9443 3 года назад +14

    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

  • @razvandumitru2252
    @razvandumitru2252 3 года назад +17

    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.

  • @eseogpanchito
    @eseogpanchito 2 года назад +2

    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
      @frankdavidson9675 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Mike-zb7ts
    @Mike-zb7ts Год назад +1

    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!

  • @thomaswild9044
    @thomaswild9044 3 года назад +5

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

  • @raphael6032
    @raphael6032 Год назад

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

  • @angelmorfin3597
    @angelmorfin3597 2 года назад +3

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

  • @robertclymer6948
    @robertclymer6948 Год назад

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

  • @infinityprospectinginc2313
    @infinityprospectinginc2313 2 года назад +3

    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?

  • @terryhicks694
    @terryhicks694 2 года назад

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

  • @miabellasalonandmedicalspa2822
    @miabellasalonandmedicalspa2822 10 месяцев назад +2

    Adjust distributor while engine is running??

  • @heavylead1961
    @heavylead1961 4 года назад +7

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

  • @jonsaucier740
    @jonsaucier740 11 месяцев назад +1

    How do you know where you want your timing ?

  • @ceelo3324
    @ceelo3324 Год назад +1

    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.

  • @rapfuelpodcast336
    @rapfuelpodcast336 Год назад

    dude spoke with knowledge. grazie!

  • @moggie100th
    @moggie100th Год назад

    Excellent explanation! Thanks!

  • @williambissell5943
    @williambissell5943 Год назад

    VERY GOOD VID!!! THANKS!

  • @retrotech383
    @retrotech383 2 года назад

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

  • @n8v-t-800
    @n8v-t-800 26 дней назад

    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

  • @SamSam-us2fh
    @SamSam-us2fh 3 года назад +1

    Wonderful explanation 👍🏻

  • @germanium1872
    @germanium1872 2 года назад

    This was a super helpful video!

  • @Stovokor41
    @Stovokor41 3 года назад

    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.

  • @spiritualtube1735
    @spiritualtube1735 2 года назад

    it is simole and clearvedio so thank you so much instructor

  • @ELI-vm9yf
    @ELI-vm9yf 2 года назад

    Need more video like this!!!!

  • @michaelwade8859
    @michaelwade8859 10 месяцев назад

    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

  • @1CoolHandNuke
    @1CoolHandNuke 2 года назад

    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?

  • @geraldkitt
    @geraldkitt 4 года назад

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

  • @brentyates
    @brentyates Год назад

    Thank You

  • @1336kingsville
    @1336kingsville Год назад

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

  • @johncristopherlaron9208
    @johncristopherlaron9208 2 года назад

    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?

  • @britdragster
    @britdragster 2 года назад +1

    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.

  • @rocknrollbaby687
    @rocknrollbaby687 3 года назад

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

  • @JB-1138
    @JB-1138 2 года назад

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

  • @charliedebach4022
    @charliedebach4022 19 дней назад

    What if I don’t have distributor? I have a different type?

  • @frankdavidson9675
    @frankdavidson9675 2 года назад

    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

  • @eduardorangel8821
    @eduardorangel8821 4 года назад +1

    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
      @Antiganos 3 года назад

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

  • @85krash
    @85krash 3 года назад

    Any suggestions for an 02 L GS300?

  • @miguiaculiacan
    @miguiaculiacan 3 года назад

    Great vid, thanks !

  • @j.antoniovarela5982
    @j.antoniovarela5982 4 года назад

    Great video

  • @salvadorapodaca1213
    @salvadorapodaca1213 3 года назад

    Were you find the timing number

  • @michealbarnes66
    @michealbarnes66 3 года назад

    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.

  • @Minecraftineer998
    @Minecraftineer998 Год назад

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

  • @Jeepmen103
    @Jeepmen103 4 года назад +1

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

    • @HolleyPerformance
      @HolleyPerformance  4 года назад +1

      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.

  • @grantkaye56
    @grantkaye56 2 года назад +1

    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
      @chickenfoundation9323 2 года назад

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

  • @SamSam-us2fh
    @SamSam-us2fh 3 года назад

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

  • @LEGENDofMADDOG
    @LEGENDofMADDOG Месяц назад

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

  • @mikeinvegas1
    @mikeinvegas1 10 месяцев назад

    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
      @jovanialvarez9310 4 месяца назад

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

    • @mikeinvegas1
      @mikeinvegas1 4 месяца назад

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

  • @beachboy4106
    @beachboy4106 Год назад

    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

  • @heavychevy2289
    @heavychevy2289 4 года назад +3

    What about total timing

  • @nathanrice1796
    @nathanrice1796 2 года назад

    I liked the old HEMI there.

  • @brittneygraves6111
    @brittneygraves6111 3 года назад

    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
      @Cstoreri 3 года назад +2

      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
      @ZR-vt2kc 3 года назад +1

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

  • @jerryjarvis2827
    @jerryjarvis2827 2 года назад

    To the timing on a 96 Dodge van 3.9

  • @rezboy327
    @rezboy327 7 месяцев назад

    👍🏽

  • @mansouralhajri9046
    @mansouralhajri9046 2 года назад

    جيد👍

  • @wilsongerman374
    @wilsongerman374 4 года назад

    Is the timing belt suppose to move over the pulley?

    • @frankdavidson9675
      @frankdavidson9675 2 года назад

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

    • @frankdavidson9675
      @frankdavidson9675 2 года назад

      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.

  • @hubertbryant5587
    @hubertbryant5587 2 года назад

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

  • @jerryjarvis2827
    @jerryjarvis2827 2 года назад

    FaceTiming on a 96 Dodge van ram 1500 3.9 cargo van

  • @skippywinters
    @skippywinters 3 года назад

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

  • @nickrodriguez7293
    @nickrodriguez7293 10 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @isaacmendoza1053
    @isaacmendoza1053 2 года назад +1

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

  • @marcussatterwhite
    @marcussatterwhite 2 года назад

    👍👍

  • @Peter_van_bjork
    @Peter_van_bjork 3 года назад

    👍👍👍

  • @soldozer
    @soldozer 3 года назад

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

    • @Stovokor41
      @Stovokor41 3 года назад

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

    • @soldozer
      @soldozer 3 года назад +2

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

    • @Stovokor41
      @Stovokor41 3 года назад

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

    • @frankdavidson9675
      @frankdavidson9675 2 года назад

      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
      @frankdavidson9675 2 года назад

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

  • @redstuntsteve3974
    @redstuntsteve3974 5 месяцев назад

    bro checked if the car was in neutral after starting it

  • @dnlcast2
    @dnlcast2 Год назад +1

    Im so confused

  • @user-sq2kv6ug1l
    @user-sq2kv6ug1l Месяц назад

    What if it doesnt start 😅

    • @calebridesmtb8798
      @calebridesmtb8798 20 дней назад

      Check to make sure your distributor isn’t turned 180 degrees. It should be lined up on the compression stroke

    • @charliedebach4022
      @charliedebach4022 19 дней назад

      Yeah just take out spark plug in cylinder 1. Insert long screwdriver in spark plug hole, turn crankshaft until the screwdriver is at highest point.
      I’m little less familiar with this part, but you’ll have to do the same thing with the valves for that cylinder. And you’ll probably have to do it for the valves on another cylinder that links up with the other camshaft. Because typically you have two cam shafts, and they have to both be adjusted, and then from there you should be able to turn on your car, and then use the timing light

  • @johnc.wunscheljr2873
    @johnc.wunscheljr2873 4 года назад

    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
      @HolleyPerformance  4 года назад

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

  • @goatsinker347
    @goatsinker347 2 года назад

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

  • @nalley6815
    @nalley6815 2 года назад

    Ive watched like 4 of these videos and I still don’t get it.... sucks being dumb lol

  • @youthmanrecords965
    @youthmanrecords965 3 года назад +1

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

  • @SuicideJones
    @SuicideJones 8 месяцев назад

    This video doesnt need to exist.. look in your hand.. a digital device.. right.. i'll leave it at that..

    • @SuicideJones
      @SuicideJones 8 месяцев назад

      i wonder who could sell me an electronic ignition.. hmm..

  • @rylingrow1910
    @rylingrow1910 3 года назад

    I think my timing is too retarded lol