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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 08:18 PM
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I have an 84 with the 350 crossfire. I replaced the distributor and plugs and wires and I am trying to set the base time but I can not seem to disable the spark advance. Which connector is to be unplugged and what is it supposed to look like? Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.

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Old Jul 27, 2017 | 08:28 PM
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The manual states all vehicles have an est connector, so if thats true it is next to the brake booster ,a tan wire. it is a single connector. Only hook up unhook connector with ignition off .
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Tan wire with a brown square connector around the brake booster.
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Maybe the color changed with time, but my EST connector wire is tan with a black stripe:

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Originally Posted by Cliff Harris
Maybe the color changed with time, but my EST connector wire is tan with a black stripe:

I'm sure you are right Cliff. It's been decades since I saw that thing on my car! Just going by faded memory. Also the connector looks round, not square as I noted.
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Bump your timing to 12.

The XFire will love you for it.
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Originally Posted by billschroeder5842
Bump your timing to 12.

The XFire will love you for it.
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