2007-12-20 08:36:26 · 10 answers · asked by Paul R 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
yes it does
2007-12-20 08:39:33 · answer #1 · answered by koma 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes and No. When you replace a timing chain or belt, the engine will not be running, and their are marks that have to be lined up. To set the ignition timing on a car with a distributor, the engine has to be running, and at operating temperature. Also if it's a computer controlled car, check to see if there in some connector that has to be disconnected. Different car have different things disconnected. If it's an old car with vacuum advance, then disconnect the advance, plug the vacuum line, and then set your timing. If you do not have a distributor, then you cannot set the timing as it is completely controlled by the computer.
2007-12-20 16:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by Tim S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not necessarily. If you have points in older cars, turn it 'till the timing marks are where they say in the book( 6 tdc, or 0 tdc) or whatever, and the rotor is pointing to cyl #1, then put a piece of cellophane between the points, and move the distributor till the points close just enough to drag on the cellophane. Tighten it up. Electronic ignition: turn the distributor until the star wheel is just coming up ( just not yet lined up ). Tighten it down. Solid state: it's not adjustable, it runs off a sensor on the crankshaft, and the computer advances and retards it.
2007-12-20 17:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by Bob H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes the vehicle has to be running to set the timing.but you will have to have a timing light and a timing tool.but make sure you start the vehicle first and make sure you know what your doing.
2007-12-20 16:53:31 · answer #4 · answered by dodge_ram_pickup_guy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, even a car with a distributor can get timing set statically. But you do a better job with it running.
2007-12-20 16:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by going_for_baroque 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Newer engines--no. In fact timing should be set with out the engine running.
Older engines--Set it as close as you can while the engine isn't running. Then you can fine tune it when the engine is running.
2007-12-20 16:40:39 · answer #6 · answered by soaplakegirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes to set the timing it has to be running and you need a timing light hooked up to the #1 spark plug wire.
2007-12-20 19:40:06 · answer #7 · answered by mister ss 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
you turn the car off put on the new belt and there are timing marks on the camshaft pulley that you line up with the crankshaft
2007-12-20 16:43:36 · answer #8 · answered by 1999 Nissan Skyline GTR Vspec 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New cars are done electronically old cars are mechanically, old cars have no time if its not turning.
2007-12-20 16:43:22 · answer #9 · answered by Dan S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep.
2007-12-20 16:39:49 · answer #10 · answered by WellWorn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋