how to change tbi distributor

[bigarmzz]

hey guys, when you change out a tbi distributor for a new one, isnt there something your supposed to unplug, time it, then plug it back in?...i'm alittle rusty, thanks

[Zane M]

Yes, there is a black/brown wire on the firewall. Unplug that before setting the timing, then plug back in.

[Desert1957]

Originally Posted by Zane M

Yes, there is a black/brown wire on the firewall. Unplug that before setting the timing, then plug back in.

Yes, here is a picture of where mine is, Under the Brake Booster , on the firewall.

Desert

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by Desert1957

Yes, here is a picture of where mine is, Under the Brake Booster , on the firewall.

Desert

thanks for the pic, that little booger's gonna be a hard one to find

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by Zane M

Yes, there is a black/brown wire on the firewall. Unplug that before setting the timing, then plug back in.

thanks man, i knew there was "something" i had to unplug...i'm gettin old and forgetful

[rex3452]

Most of the time that wire is either on the passenger side firewall or inside under the passenger side dash

[Desert1957]

Originally Posted by rex3452

Most of the time that wire is either on the passenger side firewall or inside under the passenger side dash

Wow, Inside the truck? Iv'e never seen that before, Just remembered the engine label on the stock core support tells info about the wire also.

Desert