still working on timing....

[MI95Cobra]

i tried and tried to time my car properly with all the thread suggestions....ok...my problem is that when i pull the spout/plug my car timing drops 10 deg....so do i time it with the spout/plug in or out??? if i time it the spout out...as soon as i plug the spout back it i have horsepower, but i have the same problem of it acting sluggish until after 1 mile or so and it takes a little longer to start....if i time it with the spout in it starts fine but my rpms are at 400 and i feel no hp.....please help....

 

[blkcobra50]

when timing the car take the spout out. It disables the computer from advancing the timing. That is why it is also known as base timing. Pull the spout, set the timing to 10. and then put the spout back in. disconnect the battery to reset pcm.

 

[20new5.0]

when timing the car take the spout out. It disables the computer from advancing the timing. That is why it is also known as base timing. Pull the spout, set the timing to 10. and then put the spout back in. disconnect the battery to reset pcm.

+1 - Always do your timing with the spout out. 10 degree's is stock, if you want a little more pep you can get away with running up to 13 degree's on a stock engine, but you will have to run premium fuel or your valves will click.

 

[HISSIN50]

Too much ignition timing does not cause valve ticking.

And you can definately advance timing without removing the SPOUT - you're timing it by ear at that point (we only remove the SPOUT so we have a relative comparison point).

As the guys said, when timing it to 10-14* (the common range), it is done so with the SPOUT out. Otherwise, if timed to 14* SPOUT IN, as you noted, the timing is retarded and runs like crap.

If you are not hearing pinging, you can advance it a bit more and see how it does. THere are no hard and fast rules with ignition timing - each car handles a different amount. Just be sure to keep your ear out for the sound of pinging.

Good luck.

 

[MI95Cobra]

ok...thanks....