Ignition timing

1995 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
180,000 MILES • 4.3L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVIDLEGGITT
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My distributor in on front of engine behind harmonic balancer. how do I set the timing?
Sep 25, 2014 at 5:22 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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First, you have the 5.7L not the 4.3L if the distributor is on the front

Those distributors just bolt down , they don't have a timing adjustment... its all computer controlled. If you are having performance issues, scan the computer to see if any codes are stored.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing



See the diagram below for your distributor
Sep 25, 2014 at 6:02 PM