Keredt@AOL.COM wrote:
>
> In a message dated 98-02-09 20:28:57 EST, you write:
>
> <<
> How do you advance a distributor?
>
> Thanks,
> Dan
> >>
> Loosen Hold down bracket ( should be a 14mm or 9/16 bolt ) and turn into the
> direction of the rotor. example If rotor turns clockwise turn Distributor
> counterclockwise letting rotor make contact with the cap sooner, hence
> advancing the timing.
>
> Keredt
Whoah, buddies! This can mislead many people. This is true of most GM
and older chrysler ignition systems. However, design changes to the
electronic ignition now use a crank trigger to tell the coil when to
fire the spark via the module/smec. Changing the position of the
distributor on this type of system DOES NOT change the timing at all!
Be careful, read a service manual for your vehicle before changing the
position of your distributor. Patrick J. Engram ASE Certified Tech.
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