Timing....

[HNIC57]

....looking for explicit instructions on how to manually check the timing on my GN using a timing light...thanks!

 

[Turbotre]

This thread outlines the procedure very nicely.
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/verifying-ignition-timing.377617/

 

[HNIC57]

This thread outlines the procedure very nicely.
http://turbobuick.com/forums/threads/verifying-ignition-timing.377617/

...that it does. I'm having a problem getting the timing light to shine down upon the dampner. Does something have to be removed in order for that to happen?.....

 

[tlap]

I want to resurect this old thread because I have this exact question.
After using the search function, I could not find anything that addresses the issue of how or where to position the timing light in order to shine on the dampener marks.
Thanks

 

[horndog]

I usually use a white crayon on the ZERO mark which helps locating it.

 

[tlap]

I got that part, which I did.
But where can you hold the light to aim it onto the white mark on the dampener??

 

[horndog]

let me stare at mine and see if there is an angle.. I am thining driver's side

 

[earlbrown]

do it at night and it'll like up like a crimmus tree.

 

[HNIC57]

....."tlap"; I honestly did not get the answer I was looking for either when I did a search. However; what I did was turned the maf pipe connected to the turbo up out the way to get the timing light to shine down at the right angle on the dampener. The maf pipe has to connected to the turbo or the car will not run. Hope this helps!...

 

[tlap]

HNIC57, that does help. I will try it and report back.

 

[tlap]

YES! That was exactly what needed to be done. Seems so simple once you know the tricks.
Thank you HNIC.

 

[HNIC57]

....anytime! I've certainly gotten my fair share of help from here!...........