1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass dashboard

1985 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
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Engine Mechanical problem
1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Is there anything in your dash that can cause your car not to fire up i took whole dash off and hasnt replaced it yet?
Nov 13, 2009 at 8:16 AM
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welcome to the forum, need more info. Are you saying it cranks good but won't start, or it won't even crank?
Nov 13, 2009 at 1:18 PM
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It turns over but its slow ive replaced disrtibutor starter and alternator and even most recently the tranny was 200 now 350 .
Nov 17, 2009 at 9:27 AM
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I'd make sure the battery has a full charge, also, if the spark timing is off, the starter may be fighting compression?
Nov 17, 2009 at 9:53 AM
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fully charged batttery how do you adjust spark timing
Nov 17, 2009 at 11:26 AM
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You'll have to get a timing lite, are there timng marks and pointer on the harmonic balancer? I tried to post a picture, couldn't get it to work, will try later.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_olds_timing_spec_3.jpg

This is for 5.0 vin Y, automatic, 20 degrees btdc, @1100 rpms.
Nov 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM