Ignition Timing: Adjustments

1989 Chevrolet Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-454 7.4LSECTION Adjustments
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.

PROCEDURE:

Set timing under the following conditions:

^ Normal operating temperature.
^ Air cleaner installed.
^ A/C "OFF".
^ Transmission in neutral.
^ Disconnect SET TIMING connector (tan/black wire) located in harness close to distributor. DO NOT disconnect 4 wire connector at distributor.

Connect timing light and adjust as necessary by loosening hold down bolt and rotating distributor. For specification, refer to SPECIFICATIONS/ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS/TIMING SPECIFICATIONS. Tighten hold down and recheck the timing. Stop the engine and connect SET TIMING connector. Clear ECM trouble code by disconnecting ECM power source.

NOTE: Dual timing scribes are on the 4.3L engine balancers. They line up with the timing indicators at one o'clock and four o'clock positions. Use the one o'clock position.
RENDER: 1.0x

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