there is a TDC mark on the dist. pickup underneath the cap.. line that up
while at TDC on #1 and it'll get you close enough. To get it dead on you'll
need a scan tool... Snapon tool takes care of it in about 3 min. I'll be
daggone if I could figgure out the OTC scanner that quick ;-)
_______________________
Jon Smith--Raleigh, NC
jon@fast4x4.net
www.fast4x4.net
'95 Dakota 4x4 318 CC auto
> It in the back (under the bellhousing).
>
> You can't set the initial timing with the distributor since the sensor
> inside the distributor is the Cam Position Sensor. (It's set from the
> factory...if the sensor goes bad, you replace it. No adjustment.)
>
> However, did you put the distributor back in properly? You may be off a
> tooth. Since turning the distributor affects the injector timing, you may
> want to (as a test) turn the distributor slightly, either direction, while
> the engine is running to see if it's off. If the idle smoothes out,
you're
> going in the right direction.
>
> I think you're right regarding the stalling...that's if the distributor
> didn't go back in the way it came out.
>
> Try it...I'll do some reading in the FSM to see what needs to be done.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of tonyc
> Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2000 8:24 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: Timing Question - 98 5.2 5spd with supercharger
>
>
> Bernd,
> Thats what I was asking. No info on the sticker under the hood, no info
in
> the owners manual....
>
> I had the distributor out, had the timing cover off.... I did not see a
CPS
> on the front. Is it on the back, or in the pan? It's a 98 but the build
> date was probably July 97 as I got the truck mid Aug of 97.
>
> So I cannot set the idle timing by moving the distributor? If thats the
> case, there must be a bad sender or such. Could you point me in the
> appropriate direction? Also did you see my other post refarding the
> stalling problem? Inter-related, possibly.
>
> Tony
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> >
> > Not really since the ignition timing at idle is anywhere from 11-17
> degrees
> > BTDC.
> >
> > Just remember, the distributor does NOT control the timing...it's set at
> the
> > factory but the Crank Position Sensor - NON-ADJUSTABLE (Don't try to
turn
> it
> > to correct it.)
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> >
> > I put a light on it, and it came up at TDC at idle. Does this sound
> > correct?
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
> > To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2000 6:42 PM
> > Subject: DML: RE: Timing Question - 98 5.2 5spd with supercharger
> >
> >
> > > It's non adjustable.
> > >
> > > - Bernd
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of tonyc
> > > Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2000 5:17 PM
> > > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > Subject: DML: Timing Question - 98 5.2 5spd with supercharger
> > >
> > >
> > > Well I got the supercharger and cam in. Runs pretty good. I set the
> > timing
> > > conservatively as the manual says to refer to the sticker under the
hood
> > and
> > > the sticker says to refer to the manual (which hasn't made it in yet).
> > >
> > > Does anyone know what the initial timing is on a stock 98 5.2 5spd
> 3.90s?
> > >
> > > Can anyone recommend what to set it at with the following mods
headers,
> > > Vortech 9psi unit, 266/270 duration (advertised) 214/218 @ .050,
> .520/.544
> > > lift.?
> > >
> > > Also can you let me know what you're running your retard at per psi?
> > >
> > > Is anyone running a chip with their supercharger? (I know I should go
> for
> > > the MP computer, BUT they aren't making them for the 5spds - low
demand)
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Tony
> > >
> > > 98 Black Std Cab Short Bed Sport, 5.2, 5spd, 3.9 LSD, Centerforce Dual
> > > Friction Clutch, Hooker Headers, Calvert Trac Bars, Jet
Chip(temporarily
> > > removed pending strip tests), stiffened rear
> > > springs, M/T 28x8.5 slicks 9.245 @ 72.78 1/8. Just completed install
> of
> > a
> > > Vortech S/C, Hughes cam, roller rockers.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
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