How To Set Timing Ignition Timing With A Distributor

Setting the ignition timing advance on an engine with a distributor style ignition system can be confusing if you don't know what you're looking at. Thankfully, Jeremy is here with all of the facts on setting timing on most any old-school distributor-ignition V8, V6, or even VW!

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[moddedmitch]

I watched 3 other videos trying to learn how to use a timing light. This is the video that taught me👌

[TrailPony]

I've been struggling to find someone to help with my '69 that has all the symptoms of timing being off. This video was so thorough that it makes me confident that it's something I can tackle. I was hoping the Carburetor was to blame, but that hasn't been the case. Thank you kindly for this.

[sledge]

After watching 5 or 6 other timing light videos, finally one that actually explains how it works, now I feel confident, thanks 🙏

[igxyz]

I learned more in this video than I have in my automotive class and a community college. My teacher reuses to show us how to use the timing gun because in his previous classes the students didnt pay attention. thanks mr. silva!

[samhellaby]

Honestly the best and easiest video on how to use a timing light iv watched so far straight Faward and simple instrustions and well said no back stepping just straight to it thanks for this

[razvandumitru]

Great, absolutely clear and straight forward. I have dealt only with diesel engines and I had no idea how ignition works, but this video made it really clear and simple. Great job.

[Mike-zbts]

Skilled people teaching complex tasks in clear, easy to understand terms is the internet at its best. Thanks for the video.

A year ago I didn't know how to change my oil. Today I hoisted an engine from my car. A little Samurai 1.3 litre, yes, but still...

Thanks again!

[LevelUpYourFandom]

of the 4 or so videos i watched on this topic, this was the first to actually, and clearly explain this whole system. i know this video is years old now, but its a good one for the archive

[eseogpanchito]

Glad to find this video with an explanation on how to adjust the distributor for timing. I will be adjusting my timing here soon in an effort to pass smog. I appreciate you guys making this video. Thanks

[thomaswild]

This is almost perfect. I was also interested in Total advance timing as well.

[raphael]

Thank you this is the best video on timing that I’ve seen, to include the knob for the advanced timing. Good stuff!

[robertclymer]

Thanks for including the use of a dial-back timing light. I love them.

[angelmorfin]

What a great video absoluty learned alot! Im a new mechanic and im loving the trade

[terryhicks]

best video on the topic I've found so far.

[infinityprospectinginc]

Great video. Thank you. Question: My ford 302 bogs down at cruising speed. I haven't set total timing yet and am wondering if this might be the cause?

[ceelo]

Thanks for such a great and easy tutorial! Can you also explain vacuum advance timing? You briefly mentioned disabling it for this procedure, so I assume this is just for baseline timing. I assume vacuum advance is for when the engine is revved up and timing needs to advance a little more than a couple degrees before TDC? I understand that combustion may not be able to keep up perfectly with increased RPM's and shorter piston dwell times.

[heavylead]

i've been waiting for a video just like this! thank you

[miabellasalonandmedicalspa]

Adjust distributor while engine is running??

[retrotech]

im not a holley guy but damn you guys make good videos

[geraldkitt]

Been working on cars for a good 20 years now need a good refresh