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Apr 18, 2002 | 03:53 AM

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Dumb timing question

what lead do you need to unhook when checking base timing? :confused:

Apr 18, 2002 | 08:51 AM

JonM

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Re: Dumb timing question (x_streme)

Disconnect the EST (electronic spark timing) at the distributor

Apr 18, 2002 | 09:10 AM

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Re: Dumb timing question (JonM)

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where ist the connector located, and how does it look like?

can somebody give us wire colors?

thanks

Apr 18, 2002 | 10:03 AM

Carl90

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Re: Dumb timing question (corvette90)

Don't know the wire color, but the connector is behind the driver side valve cover and near the distributor.

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Apr 18, 2002 | 11:21 AM

jeepie91

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Re: Dumb timing question (x_streme)

I am pretty sure there should be a connector sticking out of the large wire harness located above the brake
booster (it might be taped to the harness), I think the wire is brown (could be wrong on color). Seperate the
connector and then set the base timing, you should get an engine light on dash while disconnected.

Apr 18, 2002 | 05:24 PM

hotwilzz

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Re: Dumb timing question (x_streme)

it is near the brake booster. if you have a haynes repair manual there is a pic in there

good luck

Apr 18, 2002 | 05:53 PM

Bluevette85

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Re: Dumb timing question (x_streme)

It's by the brake booster and wiper motor. You might have to move some wiring harnesses around to find it.

[Modified by Bluevette85, 8:35 PM 4/18/2002]