philipkrotch

when i put the new distributor on my car i realized that it had moved somewhat when i put the new one in. i tried not to move it much but it did neways. it didnt turn the engine over, it just spun the distributor. would i have to use a timing gun to make it right, or would it have nothing to do with it? it runs fine now but when i first started it up the idle went up and down, then the next time i started it it was fine. i dont think it really maters cuz it runs fine, but i want to make sure its ok for my engine cuz i just put a new tranny and clutch in and i havent drove the damn thing for about 6 months cuz it was broken and i was broke.

RaceTilIDie

Get a timing light for $30. If you don't want to buy one, you can probably borrow one form Autozone.

D21X

yeah i replaced my distributor too and the car runs fine but i'm not sure if my timing is right. anyone have a DIY on how to do timing???

Stew Pidasso

This is for an integra but I believe the process is the same for Accords
http://www.vtec.net/articles/view-ar...rticle_id=3374

For Accords...
http://www.accordracing.com/how-tos/timing_adjust.htm

glassyaccord92

hey in order to set your timing perfect i am highly highly recommending getting a timing light. i believe one guy allready posted how good luck man

philipkrotch

would it hgurt it in any way to leave it the way it is or do i HAVE to set the timing on it, it runs just fine but do i ABSOULUTLEY HAVE to adjust the timing?

RaceTilIDie

main thing is listen for pinging, if it is too advanced it will ping due to detonation which will kill your motor.

raceACCORDingly

if u advanced it a degree or two accidentally and hear no pinging/detenation then its fine. if you retarded it you should be feeling a tad bit sluggier.

heres a how-to do it the "ghetto" way: http://members.tripod.com/~Pre_ludE/pmods.html


[Modified by raceACCORDingly, 7:42 PM 1/23/2003]