Frogg89
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Do you plug it back in after you get the timing right or would you just leave it disconnected?
Thanks, Ken
Thanks, Ken
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Truck has no power!!!
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scoutillac
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After you get it set plug it back in and the computer will take over again. Mine calls for 0 degrees, then plug it in and the computer will adjust it where it needs to be. /forums/images/graemlins/peace.gif
Frogg89
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Im really not sure what mine calls for I have the cam in it so I was told it changes things!!
What cam did you use?? It is important to get a computer compatable cam. It's a tan/blk stripe wire with a disconnect. It's usually hanging out of the main harness under the brake booster. Disconnect, set base timing and reconnect. But you can ONLY set base timing. The rest is done by the computer.
On a side note, We had a problem with my buddies 89. no codes put out, but had very little power. The engine had some mild noises inside. valve train noise(it was tired) But the noises were enough to trigger the knock sensor and kept retarding the timing. Does your engine make ANY noises?? I have heard that even running double rollor timing chains can make enough noise to set it off. Factory chains sets have nylon gears to keep noise down. Put a timing light on it, rev the engine up a bit. See were the timing goes to. Also, on the starter side of the block is where the knock sensor is. While the RPM's are up, tap the side of the block and see if the timing jumps back. (tests the sensor.)
On a side note, We had a problem with my buddies 89. no codes put out, but had very little power. The engine had some mild noises inside. valve train noise(it was tired) But the noises were enough to trigger the knock sensor and kept retarding the timing. Does your engine make ANY noises?? I have heard that even running double rollor timing chains can make enough noise to set it off. Factory chains sets have nylon gears to keep noise down. Put a timing light on it, rev the engine up a bit. See were the timing goes to. Also, on the starter side of the block is where the knock sensor is. While the RPM's are up, tap the side of the block and see if the timing jumps back. (tests the sensor.)
Frogg89
Registered Member
I tried the timing with the wire unplugged today and it seemed to help with the power. I still feel that my truck is being held back, but that timing tip did help quite a bit.
Thanks for the help, Ken /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
Thanks for the help, Ken /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
