The PCM controls timing nowadays, not the distributor. You can probably
turn the distributor, and get results for a very short time, but the PCM
wil likely learn it and adjust timing accordingly.
Marty Galyean wrote:
>
> There once was a hooker who reformed. But then she opened up shop
> again. The all said she had re-tarted. :-)
>
> To the question at hand...
> If this would work, then why wouldn't rotating the distributor work?
> (which won't, btw). I thought that the problems was that the rotors/caps
> etc don't just control ignition anymore and often not even that. They
> control other things and the computer controls even other things.
>
> Is this vague enough for you? Sorry, but I only listened to this type of
> dialogue long enough to know that the old twist-the-dist solution doesn't
> work for most newer vehicles. Can't remember the details.
>
> Jason wrote:
>
> > After careful thought ...I dont think that would work youd end up
> > retarted.
> > so how about removing material from the positioning grove on the rotor
> > so you could shove it ahead on the distributer shaft ?
> >
> > have a nice day
> > Jason
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