Problems w/ setting ignition timing

black5point0 · 11-06-2002

I went to set my ignition timing and here is what happened:

-I took out the spout and set timing to 14 degrees
-tightened the bolt and put the spout back in
-then i checked thr timing afterwards and it jumps to 20

-this happens everytime- but it doesn't ping so I figure it really isn't at 20 degrees...i figured i'd def. get some pre-detonation at 20!!!!

What is going on?- is it at 14 or 20?....anybody have similar problems or is this normal

please help

1QWKSVT · 11-06-2002

Check the timing again with the spout out. With the spout in the computer can advance the timing.

GhostDog 5.0 · 11-06-2002

That is normal. I recently learned how to change the timing and was wondering what the heck was going on.