[Shotimes] checking timing

Erik Balser masho95@attbi.com
Mon, 11 Nov 2002 22:12:57 -0500


Ok sounds good... but where is the SPOUT connector located? Thanks

'95 MTX
masho95
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----- Original Message -----
From: "sho2go" <srfdude@cox.net>
To: "Erik Balser" <masho95@attbi.com>
Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 8:05 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] checking timing


> The timing is checked the normal way, with a light.  The Spout connector
is
> disconnected, which takes the computer out of the loop.  Thus no advance.
> The 10 deg. BTDC is default timing, and non-adjustable (unless you slip a
> tooth on the timing belt ;-)
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Erik Balser" <masho95@attbi.com>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 3:10 PM
> Subject: [Shotimes] checking timing
>
>
> > Don't know if anyone got this message the last time I sent it because of
> the
> > list dumping or whatever it was, so here it is again, thanks!
> > Ok I was reading through my Code Scanner book the other day,
specifically
> > the section on checking the engine timing.  How exactly is this checked?
> It
> > mentions disconnect the SPOUT or SAW connector to reset the engine to
base
> > timing which is 10 BTDC.  How do you check the timing with a multimeter,
> if
> > so, where at? The disconnected SPOUT connection?  Where exactly is the
> SPOUT
> > connection?  The code scanner book mentions something about somewhere
near
> > the ignition module (I'm assuming the coil pack).  I looked the other
day
> > and saw a small square connector, is that it? Thanks!!!
> >
> > '95 MTX
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