some one tell me how to advance the timing on my 94 dx at the distributor

 

the reason i wanted to do it at the distributor is that i dont have a timing light and i wanted to advace it my self but thanx for the help neways

 

Yeah i had to retard my timing back to stock because i was pining in 110 degree ambent.. texas can get kinda.. uhhh hot.

 

I think you two guys are talking about two different types of timing.

The timing you adjust at the distributor, with or without (much better with) a timing light is the ignition timing. The timing of when the spark is ignited during the cycle.

The timing you adjust at the timing belt (with cam sprockets) is the camshaft timing. The timing of when the valves open and close in relation to the pistons.

To adjust the ignition timing: (All from memory, so follow at your own risk)
Start the car, warm it up to operating temp.
Connect a jumper from GND to TEN.
Connect timing light.
Shine timing light towards the crank pulley. You'll see the
timing marks on the pastic cover. One of them is
marked "TEN" (or just "T", I can't remember). This is 10 degress BTDC.
Each mark is 2 degrees.
Loosen up the 2 bolts that hold the distributor to the head.
Rotate the distributor (I believe it's counter clockwise to advance and clockwise to retard).
Check timing with light. Mark on the crankshaft pullye will move in the same direction that you turned the distributor (I think).
If the idle speed changed, adjust it at the adjusting screw at the throttle body with the jumper on GND to TEN still installed.
Tighten distributor
Check timing with light one last time.
Disconnect timing light.
Remove jumper.
Go.

 

thanks, that's some good info

 

ahaha. yeah. considering that gas is like 2.60-and-up for 91 gas, it's not worth it. You could try doing on 87 gas, but then you risk pinging the hell out of the engine. Eventually something will break or melt. I have it advanced right now (I think to 14), but the computer always puts it back when it's hot out. The only time I really feel a diff is at night when it's nice and cold. That may also be due to the PRM intake I installed.

Gas prices go down! Everyone say it.... *ahem* oh. sorry.

 

throwing internals is all part of the game to me, financially, if advancing my timing were to destroy my engine, the difference in premium and regular would be enough for me to have a rebuilt engine installed in my car... saying over a years time and with the amount of driving i do for delivery. it's a sad world, and the yields aren't that terrific to warrant sending your car 6 feet under
peace

 

Most cars have enough built in knock resistance to run 14 degrees with no knocking, except when running El Cheapo gas that's 50% water.

 

...and if it does knock, I would probably do one of those "top end cleaners" to decarbonize the motor and that will probably take care of the issue.

 

yes, yes u can. loosen the two bolts and turn the distrib. you can retard and advance from the dis.