7M GTE ignition timing guide needed...

amebb · 03-04-2011, 09:05 PM

Hi Bill, Yes i read that also about the strobe light being applied to ignition lead 6.

The problem that i have is that the car starts but the idle is very rough. So, i need to recheck the ignition and also the CPS and the full timing to make sure that everything is correct.

That way i can eliminate most possible issues with the engines timing.

What i am going to do is the following to set up my timming:

1 Open up the oil cap and turn the engine so that piston 1 is TDC. This can be done looking down the oil hole over looking piston 1.

2 Make sure that the exhuast and intake cam shafts are pointing to the markings on the back plate (if that makes sense).

3 The crank shaft pulley is pointing to 10 degrees.

4 Make sure CPS is inserted in correctly.

Then when that is all set and lets assume we have the ignition leads in correctly.
then start the engine and use the strobe to make the timing perfect.

I hope i can get this car working as it should be.... loads of fun to drive hmmmm

Thanks

03-04-2011, 09:05 PM	#5
amebb Stock Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK Posts: 17	hi Hi Bill, Yes i read that also about the strobe light being applied to ignition lead 6. The problem that i have is that the car starts but the idle is very rough. So, i need to recheck the ignition and also the CPS and the full timing to make sure that everything is correct. That way i can eliminate most possible issues with the engines timing. What i am going to do is the following to set up my timming: 1 Open up the oil cap and turn the engine so that piston 1 is TDC. This can be done looking down the oil hole over looking piston 1. 2 Make sure that the exhuast and intake cam shafts are pointing to the markings on the back plate (if that makes sense). 3 The crank shaft pulley is pointing to 10 degrees. 4 Make sure CPS is inserted in correctly. Then when that is all set and lets assume we have the ignition leads in correctly. then start the engine and use the strobe to make the timing perfect. I hope i can get this car working as it should be.... loads of fun to drive hmmmm Thanks