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.

 

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

 

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???

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

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

 

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]