On the Magnums ('92's anyway) the base timing is set static by lining up
the rotor with a notch in the distributor switch plate with the engine at
TDC on #1 in compression. Lots of fun! The SBEC then sets the initial
timing at 10 degrees BTDC when the engine is started. The reason they
won't start when the crank position sensor is dead.
Even in Seattle during the fall, winter and spring my Dakota won't get
above 188 F in the 130 mile trip to Vancouver, BC. That's with a good 195
F thermostat too. I may see if I can fit something in front of my
radiator too although with AC there's precious little room.
Larry Elliott, '92, 3.9, 4x4, 5 sp'd LE
On Sat, 14 Sep 1996, Dick Mellon wrote:
> AS you may know it is neccessary to disconnect the wireing conector
> from the temp sensor when setting engine timing. A failure to properly
> warm up results I beleave,in redused spark advance. I put a piece of
> cardboard in front of the radiator (behind the grill) in the winter.
> I leave 2-3" of the radiator uncovered on each side. It warms up quicker
> with faster heat and never over heats. Of course I`m up here in the FROZEN
> NORTH.
> >
> >
> >
> Dick Mellon,
> E-mail, dmell@voyager.net
> Boyne City Michigan
>
>
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