VTECVillain

I swapped a 96 B18B1 into my 91 CRX DX. I used all non-OBD components - Distributor, ECU, and injectors. I can't get the timing set to the red mark at 16 BTDC. The distributor is set all the way back as far as it will go and it's about 2/3 the way between the red and white marks. I was wondering if it's the distributor holes not opened enough to go the extra distance or if the B18A1 has the marks on the crank pulley slightly different to where I would actually be over the red mark?

ionic_slim

your timing might be off by a teeth...check it at tdc.

StorminMatt

Also it is possible that the base timing is different with an early PR4 than a P75. This is what you get for using the wrong ECU.

Jared

Base timing is not different. It sounds like either you arent shorting the ignition timing set plug or you have a timing belt that is off.

VTECVillain

It's possible that I'm not setting it right. All I did was hook up a timing light and used it to adjust the timing. It seems to run fine but I don't think it's exact. What is the timing set plug? Or better yet, what is the proper way to set the timing?

Doodoo

Re-do everything timing related. Return the crank to TDC, make sure the cam gears are at TDC. Put the top arm of the distributor in the middle. It should work out.