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Adjustments
NOTE: Base (initial) ignition timing is NOT adjustable. Do not attempt
to adjust ignition timing by rotating the distributor. All ignition
timing functions are controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
A DRB or equivalent scan tool may be used to verify base timing and
electronic timing advance. Refer to the Scan Tool instructions for
procedure. Fuel synchronization can be verified and set by rotating the
distributor. Refer to the Distributor Removal/Installation/Checking
Distributor Position.
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Distributor Indexing
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Vehicles may exhibit surging, light bucking, or intermittent engine
misfiring. This will most likely occur when the vehicle is at operating
temperature, and under a light load at approximately 2000 RPM. This
condition may be caused by a mis-indexed distributor. The following
procedure is an alternative to the indexing procedure outlined in the
service manual.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This procedure outlines an alternative distributor indexing procedure.
Connect a voltmeter to the distributor sensor connector by removing the
end seal and carefully back probing the connector. Connect the positive
lead to the sensor output pin (pin 3, either a tan wire with a yellow
tracer or a gray wire, depending on vehicle application). Connect the
negative lead to the sensor ground pin (pin 2, a black wire with a light
blue tracer).
Rotate the engine clockwise as viewed from the front, until the number
one piston is at Top Dead Center (TDC) of the compression stroke. The
timing mark on the vibration damper should line up with the zero degree
(TDC) mark on the timing chain case cover.
Continue to rotate the engine slowly clockwise until the V6 or V8 mark
(depending on engine type) lines up with the zero degree (TDC) mark on
the timing chain case cover. The V8 mark is 17.5°after TDC and the V6
mark is 147°after TDC. NOTE: DO NOT ROTATE THE ENGINE COUNTER CLOCKWISE.
IF THE ENGINE IS ROTATED BEYOND THE MARK, RETURN TO STEP 2 AND REPEAT
THE PROCEDURE.
Loosen the distributor clamp bolt.
With the ignition switch in the ON position, rotate the distributor
slightly in either direction until the voltmeter switches between the
sensor transition point of 0 and 5 volts.
Adjust the distributor as close as possible to either side of this
transition point and tighten the distributor clamp bolt to 19-26 N-m
(170-230 in.lbs.) .
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- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Bernd D. Ratsch
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 8:17 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: "Advanced" question for the experts
If you're referring to injector timing, yes...you can turn it. If
you're referring to ignition timing...NOPE.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Kevin
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 2:11 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: "Advanced" question for the experts
Thanks, I was told by Ronald Wong that the distributor could not be
rotated.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Kuzia" <flyboy01@mediaone.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 11:07
Subject: DML: Re: Re: Re: Re: "Advanced" question for the experts
> Counter-clockwise
>
> Mark Kuzia
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