xoomer Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I put my timing light on it And I'm getting some were between 10 and A? what does that mean?? I now I need a new disty but can't afford it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 It means you need a new distrubutor. nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoomer Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 ok anyone got one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soobscript Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 That's normal if you don't have the green "test mode" plugs connected. ECU is continuously making spark timing adjustments. The test mode plugs must be connected when setting (or checking) the timing. ECU stops the dynamic adjustment. In a turbo, look for a male/female pair of green T-shaped connectors under the dash. Right next the the black code check plugs. (possibly incorrect: ) Non-turbo's have the plugs under the hood by the wiper motor. Green test and white code check. XT's have the plugs in the trunk. Lots of plug info if you search for checking CEL / error codes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[HTi]Johnson Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 I believe he is talking about his 1981 DL that he has listed under his "Vehicles". Did you plug the vaccuum lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 i was assuming it was the 1981 too. Vacume line would show an even arc of timing change, not a jumping around. Unless he was seeing an even arc and thought it was jumping. nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank B Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 The vacuum line shouldn't be an issue at idle anyway. There's no vacuum signal at idle, unless mine is messed up???? I just replaced the dizzy in my hatch since the bushings were worn, tach jumping, wierd noises, etc. The timing mark would always jump with the worn dizzy, the new(used) one I just put in is smooth. You need a distributor. I think there's a nice rebuilt one on Ebay for an 81. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoomer Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 droped in new one. world of difference. still no power, I think I have to give up on this. my carb is not liking me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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