I had to replace the TFI. The distibutor had to come out. Is it possible that I could be one tooth off and it still run pretty decent but not perfect? I checked the timing a few minutes ago and it's about 8 degrees ATC. The only drive-ability problems are a pinging under heavy acceleration. As i try to adjust the timing back to 10 degrees BTC the engine starts running rough and the timing seems erratic when looking at the timing marks with the light. I am checking the timing with the spout removed.

 

alrighty then. discovered my own problem. stupid timing light(err, operator) light has adjustable advance **** on the back of it and it wasn't at 0 degrees. it's amazing how you can make the light flash any where on the balancer you like with that ****. all is well again. timing is all set now and truck is running good.

 

Well, it's brave of you to share that little screw up w/ us! Probably help one of us in the future (who wont mention it). And a year or so from now, we'll even probably forget it was you who did it first! (Actually that's pretty common w/ the dial types)

 

This is why I buy basic tools, no fancy ***** or anything, my gun is a basic Craftsman and it works fine.

 

Well, nothing like digging your own hole a little deeper, but here goes. I never used a light like that before. The ones I have ever used didn't have all that on it. Just a plain 'ol light. Didn't even realize that an adjustable **** was on the back of it. Lesson learned though. Aint novice wrenches great!

 

Your avatar is not very politically correct and not nice. You should have Obammer under the elephant.

 

He's under the donkey.

 

Good man. Only problem is the mentally challenged in this state mostly voted for the asses er a I mean the donkeys.