I just got my GSR and i need to replace the ditributer can any one tell me how to set the timing and what degree it should be at i dont have a manual or nothin. and do you have to get the timing off the crank pulley

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ctr610 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">did you take the old one off already??? if not, take a permanent marker and make a straight line from the distributor to the block match the line from your old dist. to your new one and then line it up then bolt the bitch up.. if you took it off already find someone who can set your timing</TD></TR></TABLE>
since its a new distributor i wouldnt do that method, you need to get a timing light and do it properly.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ctr610 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do what i told you to do because you wont be that far off...then use a timing light and adjust from there...and then clean the old line off and put a new line down to use in the future... o yeah when you put the new distributor back on then male end only goes in one way so if its not going in dont force it just spin it around and it should slide right in</TD></TR></TABLE>
*shakes head*
you say you wont be far off but to get a timing light anyway, why even bother to mark it if you use a timing light anyway then change the mark?

and FYI with ignition component wear timing changes. so that mark isnt the correct spot forever.

 

creepin4dr sorry we haven't helped you at all, Kamin is going to tell you how to adjust your ignition timing..... later on and good luck with your GSR

 

Thnaks peoples i havent even gotten started yet the distributor is still sitting in the box i might have to break down and go to the dealer "the last resort" . First i'm going to go see if they have a manual at Advance auto or AutoZone.


Without Vtec for a week now

 

if your looking to buy a manual buy a helms one

 

Fixed thanks for all the help

 

is it true that it will only go in one way..caz the 2 prongs look so similar when i look to where it goes in the block and it looks symetrical. i have a timing light to set my timing and i kno how but when i took my old one out im an idiot and turned the end and dont kno which way it goes. i dont wana get it in and have it firing at the complete wrong time?? will continue research but saw this thread and decided to ask..

 

easiest way to change a dizzy without a timing light.
Set the #1 pistons to TDC via the crank pulley, the dizzy rotor will be pointing to where the #1 spark plug wire goes. Set your new distributor so the rotor is pointing in the same direction. Then put the dizzy on, put the spark plug wires back on and fire her up.
The only way you can put the dizzy in wrong is 180 degrees backwards.