WOW! That is some useful stuff! I will be checking that tomorrow. Now I'm
really confused as to why the dealer was trying to adjust the base timing by
turning the distributor????
Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 102.45 mph
~360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS (8 3/4 [3.90 SG] coming soon)
1994 Dakota 15.36 @ 91.56 mph
~318ci, 5-spd, 3.90 LS (bone stock, no mods)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 10:39 AM
Subject: DML: Re: "Advanced" question for the experts
>
> Oops...forgot to include:
>
> -----------------------------
> 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.
>
> ------------------------------
> 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.) .
> ------------------------
>
> - 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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