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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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I think my timing may be off. How do you check it on a 97?

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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 10:25 PM
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as far as I know timing is not adjustable on post renix cherokees

have you checked plugs, wires, dissy cap/rotor, fuel filter, injectors etc...?

oh and the cps
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Coastal
as far as I know timing is not adjustable on post renix cherokees

have you checked plugs, wires, dissy cap/rotor, fuel filter, injectors etc...?

oh and the cps
Not adjustable on Renix 4.0s either...

OP needs to go with your advice.
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Not adjustable on Renix 4.0s either...
Good to know. I know nothing about the renix era so I try not to say anything about them.
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I'd think you'd use a timing light, whether it's adjustable or not.
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