how do i adjust the timing on my 1983 corvette?

Answer 1

Take it to a mechanic.

Answer 2

First you need a manual to tell you at which degree your timing should be set (timing marks are located on the harmonic balancer, which is attadhed to the front of the crankshaft. the indicator is attached to the timing chain cover) once you know what degree should be used, attach a timing light to the number 1 sparkplug which is the first wire at the front of the car on the driver's side. you must then loosen the distributor lock nut, start the engine, remove and plug the vaccume advance line on the distributor, with engine running at idol, aim timing light at the indicator and harmonic balancer. when timing light is on, you will se the timing marks (you cannot see the timing marks without the light) turn the distributor until a timing mark and the indicator align properly with the specified degree. good luck!

Answer 3

all you funny guys out there think you are real smart.. but here goes braniacs... they did make a 83 corvette. they built about 250 of them. they basically were unfinished 82 models, that were built after the cutoff date late 82. they sold them as 1983 models. so there!!!!!! check it out. i guarantee my information is right on. i am a member of a corvette club in the midwest.. so i know my stuff about a corvette!!!!!

Answer 4

well sparky you all got one of those timing lights..no..got get one..you can advance the spark or retard it by adjusting the distributor..good luck..

Answer 5

you won't have to worry about it as they didn't make a vette in 83.

Answer 6

ha ha good one...