Any timing light that picks up its signal from a spark plug wire should work.
You will not be able to do anything to adjust the timing though, and the
distributor and timing chain has nothing to do with it. there is a crank
position sensor that gets is signal from the flywheel/flex plate (which ever you
have) and is located at the rear of the engine where the bell housing bolts on.
(magnum engines only)
Kyle Kozubal wrote:
> Ok fellas, from what I have read about our Dakotas, timing is computer
> controlled, right?? But I still should be able to use a timing light/gun and
> check it, shouldnt it? Will any ole timing light work on my truck, or do I
> need a 'special' B3000 YK2 super duper modular timing light, joking of
> course. I have access to alot of tools($20K worth of Craftsman and Snap On
> tools, girlfriends brother), so if I need a better one than what I own, that
> wont be a problem. Also, what is the best or preferred way to check the
> timing on our trucks. I am just thinking maybe with timing chain stretch and
> possibly a worn distributor drive gear and bushing, that maybe the timing is
> so out of wack that the computer can no longer compensate and adjust what is
> needed. Thanks.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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