87- 4.0 timing
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87- 4.0 timing
Is the timing on an 87 4.0 adjustable? I'm getting conflicting statements from the mechanics. One says the distributor goes in only one way and that the timing is not adjustable. The other says the timing needs to be adjusted using a timing light.
Which one is correct?
Which one is correct?
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The timing is adjusted by the ECU. You cannot adjust it. You can observe it though with a timing light.
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this is interesting... how does the ecu adjust timing? if the timing is off, as in the ecu is not adjusting correctly, how do you fix it? doing a soft reset of the ecu?
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The ECU adjusts timing using the CPS signal. Never seen an ECU problem with ignition timing.
What in the world are you doing and why?
What in the world are you doing and why?
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The distributor housing can only be clamped down in one position. It needs to be "indexed" so that the rotor is pointing just past the #1 terminal on the cap when the engine is on #1 cylinder TDC..
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From being a service manager and shop foreman at a Jeep dealership from 1980 til 1992.
Remember: The distributor innards on a Renix only control the sequential injector firing. That's what the indexing is all about.
Remember: The distributor innards on a Renix only control the sequential injector firing. That's what the indexing is all about.
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I think there's someting in the later dizzies that requires doing something with a toothpick?
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Okay, thanks. Just wanted to be sure as I have not worked with the older motors. The later dizzys have a guide pin to locate the cam positioning sensor when installing the dizzy into the block.
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