I understand what he is saying. First you have to set gear drive in the
proper position (TDC compression, slot pointing to 5 o'clock) which is what
is described on KRC's site called Camshaft Timing
http://krcperformance.com/newcontent/camtiming.html, then you can set the
fuel sync.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of greg conner
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 4:37 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: Re: RE: RE: Setting Distributor Drive Timing (Fuel Sync)
without DRB
I'm not sure what procedure you are talking about from the KRC webpage but
setting the distributor is setting the fuel sync.
Greg Conner
1996 RC
3.9 hybrid
>From: "BlackDak93" <stephen.barnett@worldnet.att.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: DML: Re: RE: RE: Setting Distributor Drive Timing (Fuel Sync)
>without DRB
>Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 12:16:09 -0600
>
>If I read KRC's procedure correctly, they are talking about setting the
>timing mark to TDC for timing the distributor, not setting fuel sync. Their
>procedure does not state how to set fuel sync with a voltmeter, as they say
>it is inaccurate. The procedure below addresses how to set the initial sync
>without a DRB scan tool. I think this is the discrepancy.
>
>
>""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <fasstdak@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:000a01c4516f$b8915b10$020aa8c0@bernd...
> >
> > Yes...that's the official and correct way to set initial sync as per DC.
>If
> > not set properly, you can had adverse performance. The proper way is
>still
> > to properly align the distributor and then set sync via the DRB or any
>other
> > scanner that shows Fuel Sync at 1000rpm (not to be set above or below
> > 1000rpm).
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of James
>Calder
> > Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 11:50 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: DML: RE: Setting Distributor Drive Timing (Fuel Sync) without
>DRB
> >
> >
> >
> > There seems to be a discrepancy to as where the mark on the damper
>should
> > be. Some people say the damper should be right on the TDC mark (like
>KRC's
> > write-up) while others say it needs to be advanced to the V8/V6 mark on
>the
> > damper. If the procedure below is as per DC, what's the difference when
> > going by the actual TDC mark and not the V8/V6 mark? Can this have an
> > adverse affect?
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Bernd D.
> > Ratsch
> > Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2004 9:17 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: DML: Setting Distributor Drive Timing (Fuel Sync) without DRB
> >
> >
> >
> > This is a base setting for those without a DRB or other scanner that
>shows
> > Fuel Sync...but you still should have it checked for proper setting on
>Fuel
> > Sync. Correct procedure from DC as well.
> >
> >
> > 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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