Re: Re: Truck started!! Wahooooo!!! have ?'s though

From: Kevin (ksmith@korea.com)
Date: Wed Jul 18 2001 - 03:17:00 EDT


Ron, sorry about the mix-up the other day, on turning the distributor to
change timing. How do you know how far to turn the distributor? Does it have
to be hooked up to a diagnostic machine, or do you just go by how well the
truck runs? Thanks for your input.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 08:11
Subject: RE: DML: Re: Truck started!! Wahooooo!!! have ?'s though

> Don't forget, you're not doing anything to the timing of your engine, only
> the timing of when the injectors give you a squirt.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Pukeloser@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 11:54 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: Truck started!! Wahooooo!!! have ?'s though
>
>
> Sounds like my problem is that the distributor is outa sync alright. I had
> moved it around to get it started and I think it is too far advanced. Does
> anyone know how much a scanner would cost and where I could get one? also
> helpful if anyone knew how I should use it (us ditch diggers aint too
> knowledgable about such things. I guess I could start by just trying to
> retard the timing a little and see if it helps. I am assuming that
retarding
> would be turning the distributor counter clockwise, is this correct?
>
> John S
>
> 95 cc 5.2 auto, transgo shift kit, 4.10 gears, auburn LSD, superior axles,
> MP
> PCM, DT headers, Gibson exhaust (3" from headers back, no cat) MSD digi6+
> ignition, MSD HVC coil, MSD 8.5 wires, HD cap&rotor, autolite 3923's, K&N
> X-stream filter (14x3.5), 180 stat, 1 quart oil filter (relocated), Hughes
> stage II TB and intake manifold, Hughes 1814 cam, 1.6 rockers, progear DR
> timing chain, MP valve covers
>
>



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