timing
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timing
I have an 81 with a non computer controled HEI distributer,,My problem the timing keeps changing toward the retard side..its tightened and doesn't move yet the timing was 12 degrees after tdc when I checked it..It was set at 12 btdc.
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
If the balancer isnt walking then it sounds like a streched worn timing chain.
went through this my self multiple times over the years. when the chain becomes worn (i.e the links wearing or the chain itself elongating) it can skip, or due to the ewera just simply walk the timing out. eventually it will fail, and potentially rasther nastily.
Check out the distributor for wear first, but if its OK, thats where your problem is
Tim
went through this my self multiple times over the years. when the chain becomes worn (i.e the links wearing or the chain itself elongating) it can skip, or due to the ewera just simply walk the timing out. eventually it will fail, and potentially rasther nastily.
Check out the distributor for wear first, but if its OK, thats where your problem is
Tim
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I just tried to time it again, when I set it at 12degrees bdtc it sounds like its to far advanced and the starter drags,,I think I will start from the begining ..find top dead center and work from there..
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Originally Posted by palazzopl
I just tried to time it again, when I set it at 12degrees bdtc it sounds like its to far advanced and the starter drags,,I think I will start from the begining ..find top dead center and work from there..
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did the hole timing thing ,found tdc by removeng #1 spark plug and getting the piston to the top..found the mark on the balancer almost 90 degrees off. retimed using the new mark and it ran great..Going to check one more thing tomorrow.. going to remove the valve cover and check to see if the valves are fully closed at TDC
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From: Hudson Falls, N.Y. 76 Vette Modified L-48
Originally Posted by palazzopl
I just tried to time it again, when I set it at 12degrees bdtc it sounds like its to far advanced and the starter drags,,I think I will start from the begining ..find top dead center and work from there..
