checking timing
 

my timing is jumpy and i can't get a definitive number because the white mark on the crank pulley doesn't line up with the pointer on the timing belt cover. it would line up to the pointer for a quick moment and fluctuate back and forth.

i'm running JG turbo camshafts on my LS engine, would this be a factor with this timing issue?

i'm using the Craftsman advanced timing gun with the dial.

Re: checking timing (Hatch4urSnatch)
 

when you shoot the timing light at the crank pully you are supposed to look for the red mark that has the 2 marks above and below it.. i have never seen the white mark appear with a timing light only the red one..

Re: checking timing (Hatch4urSnatch)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hatch4urSnatch &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my timing is jumpy and i can't get a definitive number because the white mark on the crank pulley doesn't line up with the pointer on the timing belt cover. it would line up to the pointer for a quick moment and fluctuate back and forth.

i'm running JG turbo camshafts on my LS engine, would this be a factor with this timing issue?

i'm using the Craftsman advanced timing gun with the dial. </TD></TR></TABLE>

make sure you jump your ECU.
it will smooth it out

Re: checking timing (Mase)
 

also the reason u see the white mark is because your shooting 16 degrees of advance

nextelbuddy isnt using an advance gun, thus thats why u are at the red.

Re: checking timing (Mase)
 

my bad lol i didnt see the last part of his post... i learn something new every day.


i didnt jump my ecu when i set my timing on the dizzy when i used a timinglight.. would reseting the ECU take care of me not jumping it at the time?

Re: checking timing (Mase)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mase &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

make sure you jump your ECU.
it will smooth it out</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes, the ECU was jumped prior to checking the timing.

thanks for the suggestion though.