Timing settings - Cars & Trucks

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Clock:
Select the corresponding keys to adjust the settings.
• Time Format:
The time setting can be selected from 12 hour
and 24 hour formats.
• Date Format:
The day, month and year display can be selected
from five formats.
• Clock Mode:
Select the clock mode from Manual, Time Zone
and Auto.
When [Manual] is selected, you can set the clock
mode manually from the [SET CLOCK MANUALLY] screen.
Select [Auto] to automatically maintain the time
using GPS.
• Set Clock Manually:
Mode (AM/PM) (where fitted), Hours, Minutes,
Day, Month and Year can be set manually if
[Manual] is selected in the Clock Mode setting.
• Daylight Savings Time:
Turns the daylight savings time on or off.
• Time Zone:
Select the applicable time zone from the list.

the timing marks are on the crankshaft pulley. slightly loosen the distributor and use a stroboscopic timing light to pulse the correct setting...adjust distributor anti clockwise or clockwise to set. I f you are still running contact breakers please ensure these are set before doing timing.

Set the timing of the timing marks on the pulley. Set to factory and the cpu will adjust to the correct setting for engine rpm. Cams still run in the middle of the engine stroke . They only alter the timing that the valves open and close periods. Headers only allow the easier passage of the gasses

sounds like you arnt tightening everything properly as when timing is set it shouldnt move

Set timing at 650 RPM in Nuetral, if it is a manual transmission set to 0/TDC, if automatic set to 5 degrees BTDC, ignition points should be set at .017" with a quality feeler gauge and final dwell is 33 degrees, remember correct point gap is essential to get the timing correct. If you experience "PING" ****** timing 2 degrees.

Normally, the radio needs be on to show time for it to be set. Mine is that way. If you have the radio on when yor trying to set time and it won't show time, I don't know the answer. But mine does show time when radio is on to set it. Then radio off and time displays when switch is on.

First you will need a service manual or information for this vehicle for the valve lash setting. The procedure is usually removing the valve cover( You will need a new valve cover gasket) putting the # 1 cylinder on top dead center and using wrench, screw driver or allen key,and a feeler gauge. You will need to follow the firing order when adjusting the valves. You will need a timing light to set the timing and also the timing spec. This usually involves warming engine to normal operating temp. clean harmonic balancer and mark the timing mark with some white paint loosen the the distributor hold down bolt hook up timing light and turn distributor until the timing mark on the balancer lines up with the timing mark on the timing cover then tighten the holding bolt back down. Also the timing advance has to be disabled when setting the timing and enabled when you are done. The valves should be set first then set the timing. A Haynes manual available at your local auto parts store should contain pictures and information to help you do this.

Usually on older AC-Delco/Remy Radio, press the "set" button and it will take you back to the radio station frequency, then push the left knob inward, then it will take you back to the time again. Before the "set" mode ceases, use the seek and scan buttons to change the minute and hour for the time, until you get to the time you want.


Other models will have the "set" button being a small almost hidden button, you can use a paper clip pin end to depress. Which will initiate the "set" mode, then you can push in the left or right knobs and the time mode will come on. Then using seek rocker switch or the seek and scan buttons the time minutes and hours will start to change.


The last type is where you have to either hold down the set button then use the seek and scan buttons or you have to hold down the set button for about 4 seconds then the clock will go into a blinking or set display mode, for which you can use either the knobs or the seek and scan buttons to produce minute and hour change display on your clock.



Try these methods. I know on older GM vehicles with AC Delco/Remy type radios/stereos, usually there is a "set" button for setting your favorite radio stations to instant numbered buttons, usually up to four or five of them. This same "set" button can be used to set the time. But when you hit the "set" button it will take you to the radio station frequency, not the time. That is when you press in the left knob or sometimes the right knob, and the time display will come on, while it is still in the set mode. Then you can press on the seek and scan buttons, one of them will change your minutes the other one will change your hours, for your clock display time. When you reach the correct time you desire, then hit the "set" button again, which will turn off the set mode. Your clock should start working normally, starting from the time you've set

Below the information center locate the small hole right of the words date/time set.Insert a pen or pointed object into the hole. The function will flash when it is ready to set. Use the time/temp and the range buttons to adjust. The first push of the pen the minutes will flash . second the hours, third the date, fourth the month, fifth the year and sixth will end time date set function. Any other buttons will end time date set except time/temp and range buttons.

are you setting the timing belt or just setting the timing with a light ? if you are setting the timing it should be set at about 10 before top dead center or maybe would run a little better at 12 or so thanks jerry holler if you have more .