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07-31-2010, 01:05 PM
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timing issue
hey guys can anyone give me instructions on how to properly install my hei distributer. i have put it in exactly like the old points system and done everything but wire it, however im being told that it may be off 180 degrees and the timing chain might go in it . what im wondering is how do i fix it with out making it go "boom". i dont know alot about timing and getting the engine at tdc and all. ii just figured as long as its in like the other i could just tweak it to make initial and total timing correct. if anyone can help then id appreciate it
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07-31-2010, 01:16 PM
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Re: timing issue
if the motor has not been moved since removing the points dizzy it will go in the exact same as the old one came out
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07-31-2010, 01:20 PM
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Re: timing issue
i took out the old one , put the new one in the same way . thought i had the wiring down tried cranking and nothing. but i want to make sure its in right before i know its firing
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07-31-2010, 04:52 PM
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Re: timing issue
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Don't know if you realize it or not but you can't use the points distributor wiring. You have to have a 12 volt power source that is hot when the ignition is on. You can find one on the fuse block. It should say "Ignition Unfused" LockDoc
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07-31-2010, 05:30 PM
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Re: timing issue
yeah i have 10 gauge wire going from the batt. connection on the distributor to the unfused ign. of the interior fusebox
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07-31-2010, 10:21 PM
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Re: timing issue
An easy way to tell if you're 180 out is to pull the valve cover on the driver side and the distributor cap. Keep an eye on the valves for #1 and rotate the motor (by hand or with a remote starter). The distributor should be clocked to fire when both valves are closed. If not, you need to static time the motor.
Hope this helps. |
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