Engine Timing off
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From: Cary NC
Engine Timing off
My engine's timing is off. I used to run at a really high rpm so i rotated the distributor a little bit but can never seem to get it just right. What rpms should my 84 be running at and what is a good way to make sure my distributor is in the right position? Right now my car makes a lot of noise when i go to turn it off coming from the engine. It kind of sounds like pressure realeaving itself and the car choking... haha
Burning Brakes
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From: Tyrone PA
Get it timed right. Do a search and you will find the proper method of checking and setting timing. It is easy, hardest part is finding the disconnect, it is in the big harness near the brake booster. Your search will turn up a thread that will walk you through it. After it is set, if it idles high do a search or iac and tps adjustment. Setting the timing, iac, and tps will probably fix your problems.
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From: The Top of Utah
Originally Posted by fsufan79
I used to run at a really high rpm so i rotated the distributor a little bit but can never seem to get it just right.
Originally Posted by fsufan79
What rpms should my 84 be running at and what is a good way to make sure my distributor is in the right position?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Warwick RI
I made the same mistake. Don't think "old school" with the TPI system. Timing is a seperate function from the idle circuit. I couldn't find it but there was an article in Hot Rod titled "TPI Tuning". It has the procedure for setting your idle speed. Someone here probably still has it saved on their computer. Time the car first and then set your idle speed. It is quite simple to do
