How do I set the timing on my 94 jeep cherokee?

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May 31, 2011 | 11:48 AM

CoonRod94XJ

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From: Waynesville, NC

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 High Output

How do I set the timing on my 94 jeep cherokee?

I put a new distributor on my 1994 Jeep Cherokee and i cant get it back in timing can someone please help me

May 31, 2011 | 11:50 AM

freegdr

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From: Broward County Fl.

Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 12 hole bosch Injectors

install rotor pointing to no1 wire on cap at tdc compression stroke

May 31, 2011 | 01:00 PM

dukie564

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From: Aberdeen, MD

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L HO I-6, 703 Injectors, Brown Dog Super Engine Mounts

the timing is NOT adjustable on the 4.0L engine.

The distributor must be clocked wrong

Jul 29, 2014 | 03:50 PM

Leigonaire762

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From: Kokomo, IN

Year: 1994

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L 242cid I6 high output

I did the same thing...

OK so u have to line the timing mark up perfectly... Then u put the dizzy in, bearing in mind it will spin a little as its gear is spiral cut.. Its going to take a few tries its a pain in the butt check out my snafu here
http://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/i-di...ibuter-138459/ that should help u on ur way...

Last edited by Leigonaire762; Jul 29, 2014 at 03:53 PM. Reason: my link didn't work...