LB9 base timing
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LB9 base timing
Hello everyone,
greetings from across the pond.
I've been doing a load of work on my 88 Camaro LB9, distributor, injectors, valve stem seals. I've got it all back together and it started first time. Now I want to set the timing. The sticker under the bonnet specifies 6 deg BTC. There's also column for AUTO-TRANS (DR) and MAN-TRANS (N). I have the auto box, does this mean I should set the timing while the engine idles with 'D' selected, wheels blocked, someone standing on the brakes ?
Thanks
greetings from across the pond.
I've been doing a load of work on my 88 Camaro LB9, distributor, injectors, valve stem seals. I've got it all back together and it started first time. Now I want to set the timing. The sticker under the bonnet specifies 6 deg BTC. There's also column for AUTO-TRANS (DR) and MAN-TRANS (N). I have the auto box, does this mean I should set the timing while the engine idles with 'D' selected, wheels blocked, someone standing on the brakes ?
Thanks
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Re: LB9 base timing
No, simply run it Park or Neutral.
Loosen the distributor clamp, disconnect the EST connector and then start the car and set the timing to 6 deg advanced. Shut the engine down, tighten the distributor clamp and plug the EST back in. And that's it.
Disconnecting the EST will likely cause the ECM to log a trouble code. So you can disconnect the negative terminal from the battery to remove power from the ECM and it'll reset and erase the code. Alternatively you could access the ECM itself and unplug it to do the same thing.
Loosen the distributor clamp, disconnect the EST connector and then start the car and set the timing to 6 deg advanced. Shut the engine down, tighten the distributor clamp and plug the EST back in. And that's it.
Disconnecting the EST will likely cause the ECM to log a trouble code. So you can disconnect the negative terminal from the battery to remove power from the ECM and it'll reset and erase the code. Alternatively you could access the ECM itself and unplug it to do the same thing.
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Re: LB9 base timing
Hi Everyone,
I have a 91 Trans Am - 305 - TPI. I need to set/check timing but I'm having issues finding the EST connector. I checked around the airbox but didn't spot anything. Any thoughts on where it might be?
I have a 91 Trans Am - 305 - TPI. I need to set/check timing but I'm having issues finding the EST connector. I checked around the airbox but didn't spot anything. Any thoughts on where it might be?
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Re: LB9 base timing
I use chalk, or model paint and a brush to mark mine so I can see it.
One word of warning. The CHECK ENGINE light WILL come on when you have the EST wire disconnected. This is perfectly normal. It will go off after you shut the engine down, and reconnect the wire.
One word of warning. The CHECK ENGINE light WILL come on when you have the EST wire disconnected. This is perfectly normal. It will go off after you shut the engine down, and reconnect the wire.
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