The value is 5 degrees BTDC +/- 1 @850 rpm. 10 degrees BTDC applies to DJ -code WBX, a different beast. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Dec 12, 2011 o godz. 15:34 John Lauterbach <jhlauterbach@BELLSOUTH.NET> napisał(a): > I had hoped to turn this problem over to my mechanic, but when I called > him this morning, he said was totally booked up for the remainder of the > year. Thus it setting the timing correctly is a must DIY. I have done > this many times before, but the usual is not working. > > Distributor is tending to creep towards more advanced timing. The clamp > that supposedly holds the distributor in one spot may not be doing its > job, or I am not tightening the bolt enough or something else. One > problem is getting a grip on the bolt head. I am using a 10-mm socket > with a 1/4-inch ratchet, > > Would appreciate some step-by step instructions on moving the > distributor to take the timing from around 10 degrees BTC to TDC. I > know this sounds dumb, would appreciate the help. I have an electronic > timing light. > > John |
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