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how to advance?retard timing ??
Posted: October 22nd, 2004, 2:22 pm
by flatblackmx
how do you advance or retard the timing from the distibutor ???? i've didi a search and didn;t find anything...also would useing the probe header on the 1.6 sohc give a little more go than the stock on that i have??? the only thing i have done so far is a catco cat. and 2 inch exhaust and home made cai 9mm plugs also.

Re: how to advance?retard timing ??
Posted: October 22nd, 2004, 4:09 pm
by Custommx3
mark its location ...
loosten the bolts and turn it about 2-3 degrees.
If it pings, turn it down a little. You'll have to run high octane gas if u do this form now on while its advanced.
Re: how to advance?retard timing ??
Posted: October 22nd, 2004, 7:47 pm
by jaydog5678
Originally posted by Custommx3:
mark its location ...
loosten the bolts and turn it about 2-3 degrees.
If it pings, turn it down a little. You'll have to run high octane gas if u do this form now on while its advanced.
Before you do that, locate the diagnostic box on the firewall behind the battery. Jump the 10 and the GRD with a short 2" jumper wire.
Re: how to advance?retard timing ??
Posted: October 25th, 2004, 11:04 pm
by flatblackmx
wich way do i turn it ....clockwise/

counter ???
Re: how to advance?retard timing ??
Posted: October 26th, 2004, 8:42 pm
by jaydog5678
You need to use a timing light so you can see how far you've advanced.
Clockwise to advance...