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Subject:Re: Setting time timing - unexpectedly need help.
From:Chris S.
Date:Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:39:53 -0500

The value is 5 degrees BTDC +/- 1 @850 rpm.  10 degrees BTDC applies to DJ -code WBX, a different beast. 

Chris.

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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