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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987R 30 P/U 2WD V8-305 5.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTIGNITION SYSTEMIGNITION TIMINGADJUSTMENTSCARBURETED
1987 Chevrolet R 30 P/U 2WD V8-305 5.0L
Carbureted
1987 Chevrolet R 30 P/U 2WD V8-305 5.0LSECTION Carbureted
NOTE: Timing specifications are listed on the Vehicle Emissions Control Information label under the hood. Always follow the Vehicle Emissions Control Information label procedures first before using the following procedure.
IGNITION TIMING PROCEDURE
1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature (upper radiator hose hot).
2. Place transmission in Neutral or Park. Apply parking brake and block wheels.
3. Choke must be open.
4. Connect tachometer and an inductive timing light to number one spark plug wire.
5. Turn off engine, disconnect 4 wire Electronic Spark Timing connecter at distributor, restart engine.
6. Check ignition timing and compare to specification. Ignition Timing
7. If timing is not to specification, adjust as follows:
- Loosen distributor hold-down bolt and rotate distributor until timing mark on pulley or damper is aligned with specified degree on timing scale.
- Retighten the hold-down bolt and recheck timing.
8. Remove test equipment and reconnect wire Electronic Spark Timing connecter at distributor.
IGNITION TIMING PROCEDURE
1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature (upper radiator hose hot).
2. Place transmission in Neutral or Park. Apply parking brake and block wheels.
3. Choke must be open.
FIRING ORDER:
4. Connect tachometer and an inductive timing light to number one spark plug wire.
5. Turn off engine, disconnect 4 wire Electronic Spark Timing connecter at distributor, restart engine.
6. Check ignition timing and compare to specification. Ignition Timing
7. If timing is not to specification, adjust as follows:
- Loosen distributor hold-down bolt and rotate distributor until timing mark on pulley or damper is aligned with specified degree on timing scale.
- Retighten the hold-down bolt and recheck timing.
8. Remove test equipment and reconnect wire Electronic Spark Timing connecter at distributor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.