thank you so much. small at home repairs are so much easier when competent folks like you put out videos like this one. I appreciate you. I am a single mom with three boys. Hopefully they can learn something by seeing mom fixing her own vehicle.
@jackmurrieta85132 жыл бұрын
I have a 350 small. block 5 7 v8 1989 chevy 1500 scotsdale Truck 2wheel drive
@yourmomsschlongdong Жыл бұрын
@@jackmurrieta8513 who in gods name asked?
@kimd888889 жыл бұрын
Took the fear out of what needed to be done for a newbie classic owner non-mechanic. Own a 58 straight 6 Apache. Have someone who will do this for me but hopefully after this will be able to do it myself to keep it running. It's all original so want to keep it that way so have a lot to learn. Thanks!
@hiddensetting52389 жыл бұрын
Been trying to understand timing for almost 15yrs now, paid at least a GRAND over the years just to have my timing done. NOW I UNDERSTAND that I could do it MY damnself. I already had a slight understanding of it, I actually LEARNED from this dude how to use a timing light without him explaining it? I don't know about anybody else but I learned a BOATLOAD of information I can use on my rebuild. Thanks A LOT! If you didn't help anyone else you helped me, so THANKS.
@eternal7_gaming3405 жыл бұрын
I want to say thank you to zak. Great great video. I followed all the instructions you gave me and now my car is on TDC it started right up with no problem thanks again. 5 thumbs up..
@ItsJustJesterr10 жыл бұрын
Great video! Been looking for an informative video about timing adjustment. Yes; there are a few, but they don't go as in depth as you did. I've probably watch 15 videos on this subject, and after watching yours, I finally understand it! Thank you!
@MosKarck9 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! You are very talented at verbal expression and teaching. You totally trained me here. I have 1977 pontiac grand prix with 400 ind it and it had irritating off idle bog at factory 16 btdc timing. It was unkown to me that the motor might have been rebuild at somepoint so thats why i had it there. We hunted the offidle bog from the carburetor whitout luck and then i figured the engine must have been rebuild at some point and i would be better off checking if the timing is too advanced! We thought first that few degrees wrong cant cause offidle bog... But after trying for a bit i found out it really likes 8btdc. AND NO OFFIDLE BOG. Im so happy now!
@tpayne21107 жыл бұрын
i think thats wut my problem is. i have to assist it in starting by pumpin the throttle linkage but once it starts up. it has a bit of high idle and it sounds like might to advanced. my engine is also a rebuild, nd im no mechanic by any means but i think i know jus enought o get me by. but wut u sed makes sense
@DudeNumber69 жыл бұрын
This is the best simple and easy to understand timing adjustment video I have seen out of many. You make everything very clear, thanks.
@carlitosbrillante33293 жыл бұрын
Frs everyone else dont explain anything they just doing it and recording but this guy is good
@adaboy4z Жыл бұрын
Finally a hands on tutorial demonstrating actual movement of the distributor.
@ZaksMuscleMotors Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@biggamehunter0410 жыл бұрын
This the best video explanation about setting timing on youtube . Thank you very much .. I will try to set my timing asap.
@graemerowe2649 жыл бұрын
cheers mate, just had a 2110CC vw motor built that would run rough and spit back through the dual carbs. found it firing on idle at TDC and only advancing to 20degBTDC@3000rpm. hooked up my timing light, ran up the revs to 2500 and adjusted dizzy to fire at 32deg BTDC. Now it idles at 12deg BTDC.
@afromapouka10 жыл бұрын
Blessings for sharing that info, its becoming harder to be a weekend warrior on your vehicles these days with all those sensors and computers programming. This info lent nostalgia and useful info to the public and gives hope to the vehicle owner who want to keep their vehicle in good repair for a long time, Jah Guide.
@petermontanez233910 жыл бұрын
thank you you are so cleare and you helped understand it better, i watched on the topic ignition timing and after so manny years i actully can go on and set my timing correctly, again thank you you been a big help, keep it up iam sure thiers a lot of people that depend on you.
@INTERNA92 жыл бұрын
Thanx again....watching again after 7 years.......
@ZaksMuscleMotors2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a new one with some more info that you may find helpful as well. Thank you!
@jerryscarborough47514 жыл бұрын
At last!!!!!! I now understand how to set initional & advanced timing!! Now I need to find initial setting for a '79 buick 231 3.8 V6--Thanks again
@JuanRamirez-zf8fv3 жыл бұрын
Great video, this is probably the most simplified video on ignition timing I've ever seen. Got a 62 impala with a 283 im trying to bring back from the dead lol
@DragonloorGaming9 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! This video made me understand how Ignition timing works. Deserves more attention and more viewers!
@ZaksMuscleMotors9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Trying to get my wife to record for me to do more videos haha
@Duddie824 жыл бұрын
I have a 1978 Camaro, with a 350 engine, I am going to be putting an edelbrock intake on it soon. Thank you for showing how to set the timing.
@m.j.miller998411 жыл бұрын
Well done. Simply explained and well demonstrated. Thanks, helped me get my '76 C10 Scottsdale back in running shape!
@theprodigalpatriot60557 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man! you did a perfect job at putting it in layman terms. I learned more from your video than hours reading technical manuals.
@baltod49789 жыл бұрын
A few things. 1.) Thank you for explaining everything (besides how to hook up the light gun). You made it really clear what the degree tabs meant, and what turning the distributor CW and CC would do to the timing. How that equates to when within the down stroke or power stroke the ignition would fire. I really appreciate that. 2.) Your truck sounds amazing. I've got a Olds Custom Cruiser 305 TBI wagon that I love, and I can only wish that one day I'll be able to make it sound as good as yours does. 3.) You stated that the engine was running at 4 degrees before TDC. Is that bad? Would you ever want it at 0 degrees? 4.) What made you want to set it at 12 degrees? How would I know "where I want" the timing to be? Your truck sounded fine at 4 degrees... so I'm a little confused.
@ZaksMuscleMotors9 жыл бұрын
+balto d Thank you for you response and kind words. To answer your question there is actually a lot to it. As far as the exhaust it was just open headers. For the timing thing I will make a video in the next day or two to explain it but it really depends and the type of fuel you are running ( octane ) I was running a mix of pump gas and race fuel (110 octane ) so the 110 octane burns slower than pump gas so it requires more advance timing to burn it properly. I will post a video that will hopefully answer your question better. If you need me to clarify something here just ask. Thank you!
@frankdavidson9675 Жыл бұрын
conn light gun red and black clips black to gd red to +12volts (battery )take the next cord it gos to plug wire some use#1 i use #6 as you spin eng that gun will flash hold it so you read tdc mark and degree marks easy
@Peenurpool2 жыл бұрын
... Your neighbors must have loved this video too Dude.... open headers sound awesome 👍
@ZaksMuscleMotors2 жыл бұрын
At the time we was on 20 acres no one could really hear us. The camaro on the other hand got the cops sent to the house in town lol
@Peenurpool2 жыл бұрын
@@ZaksMuscleMotors I broke in a cam I just installed into a 496 Chevy BB, and had open headers... garage located in middle of neighborhood... a buddy of mine all the way across town heard it and said he was late his ass off haha... No cops called even though this was like 9pm... I figured they are used to me by now anyway 😬....
@carlsmith88198 жыл бұрын
thank you for the awesome video on how to set the timing . i just purchased a nice old chevy truck (1981) ,and im changing all the plugs ,wires, and distributor cap and rotor . i havent done the timing on a vehicle in many years so it was awesome to see someone show me all the steps again .. good job .
@deltabrogden33503 жыл бұрын
Good explanation. It one of the best ones I have seen.
@ZaksMuscleMotors3 жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate that. I have a new one I think is better check it out
@claycan28 жыл бұрын
The best tutorial I have ever seen on engine timing. Great job!!
@samhicks977 жыл бұрын
You sir just helped me understand engine ignition timing so much better than those sponsored type videos like summit or engine masters. thanks again. Now i can get back into ignition timing with more know-how confidence with my 361 mopar Big-block!
@ZaksMuscleMotors7 жыл бұрын
Your very welcome thank you for watching!!! I'm going to remake this video as there is A LOT I've learned over the last 4 years and want to make this video even better.
@samhicks977 жыл бұрын
I look forward to your next upload! and well explained videos!
@ZaksMuscleMotors7 жыл бұрын
It won't be long! I'm working on a couple right now. I need a camera man lol. Good luck on your motor! If you need help you can always call me. Phone number is on here and on my Facebook page Zak's Muscle Motors
@samhicks977 жыл бұрын
Will do Zak, will do. ;)
@FULLEBLUNTD10 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro my nova was not starting quickly and correctly like it once did plus dying out while driving didn't seem to have the enough power. I adjusted the tdc to a higher setting (to the left) sounds better & starts up like it used to ready to go and fly. Thanks again
@gabemckinney53549 жыл бұрын
I am nearly 75 years old and it has been over 50 years since I set the timing on a truck. My Penski timing light has been in the attic since we built our house in 1976 .
@ironhorse1278 жыл бұрын
The absolute best explanation of ignition timing I've heard. Great video. Thx for taking time to make it.
@carmechanic0310 жыл бұрын
Very very well explained video, I watched others but I couldnt get how to set it correctly. Thank you
@kevsta6710 жыл бұрын
very thorough simple explanation.great video
@majorthomas72559 жыл бұрын
I liked the video. I have a dodge 440 that I'm working on. Need as much horse as I can get. Thanks again.
@McCoyARMY200911 жыл бұрын
I am doing a rebuild on my 351, Just want to let you know that this video was well done. I now know how to time my truck when it comes to that part of the rebuild process... Subscribed right.... meow
@miguelrazo74985 жыл бұрын
Great video, I been stuck on how to adjust the timing on my new project car. My 1984 El Camino I believe has a 305 but I am sure it's the same steps. Ill be trying this tomorrow morning so I was searching for a video and found yours. Thanks again for sharing the video!
@King-qv1pd8 жыл бұрын
Hey Zak Lamb I appreciate the video of how to set the timing on a Small Block Chevy. One of the things that I really wished was for my dad to show me before he passed how to set the timing on my 350. He loved working on these older engines and told me they are super fun engines to work on. He was a master technician for Gm, Ford and a few other automakers. This video helped to clear up several questions I had. Could you do a video on how to install timing chains/ gears for sbc's? I'll be purchasing a timing gear set for my 350 and would love it if you could show me how to install, correct timing if it is off on the timing gear. My engine runs fine but it's worn out and I wanted to put a little more life back into him before I try and rebuild it. Thanks for your help and tech info.
@ZaksMuscleMotors8 жыл бұрын
Your very welcome and your in luck I am working on a timing gear/ chain video right now! Hope it helps and I love the gear drive that's what I'm putting in the new build for my Camaro. Subscribe and get it as soon as it's up loaded. Hope you find them all to be somewhat helpful and as I go I'll get better at explaining.
@King-qv1pd8 жыл бұрын
Zak Lamb sweet thanks. I already am.
@williamcharles94808 жыл бұрын
Zak, you gained a new subscriber. I'm a Ford man even though I've owned and raced a few old Chevies in my day. I checked through your other interests and found that you also like trains both big and small, also like me. Between your other interests and your taking the time to help out some new folks with understanding their engines with some of your knowledge, I figured that you deserved a new subscriber. Looking forward to more of your productions. All the best to ya.
@ZaksMuscleMotors7 жыл бұрын
Thank You! I just seen this comment and one of my favorites! Call me we will talk trains and motors lol. Thanks for the well wishes my friend!!!
@NumberOneWithACoke8 жыл бұрын
This video made ignition timing easy to understand. Thank you and Happy 2016.
@dakotadriggers88387 жыл бұрын
great video, was stuck trying to advance the timing on my ford and couldn't figure out why the distributor wouldn't turn, didn't even cross my mind that there's a bolt to loosen
@steelcitycaprice.8993 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an AWESOME illustration on how to setup timing. 👍😎
@ZaksMuscleMotors10 жыл бұрын
@Mrblueroads I would say it sounds more like a starter issue as well when they get old and get hot they tend to need to cool down before they will start. Thanks guys for the help
@jamesniece84498 жыл бұрын
Seriously, Zak. All around great video. Well articulated and knowledgeable. Couldn't ask for more. Keep up the good work!
@michaeldolson239710 жыл бұрын
very informative video! thank you so much! I accidently turned my distributer, it was not tightend down!
@williamtbwright10 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial! Please don't stop making these.
@jerez.21338 жыл бұрын
awesome information straight to the point great video
@tpayne21107 жыл бұрын
omg bro u made this sound alot easier much more understandable! thank so much!
@playthellmarshalli519010 жыл бұрын
This video was right on time for me. I used it for my 69 Impala 396. Good Job!
@bicycle6979 жыл бұрын
Zak, nice job! You did a good job explaining timing. Thank you!
@orlandoamaral7 жыл бұрын
Cool man, very informative. Helped me with with my Olds Cutlass 75, I really appreciate it.
@michaeldurocher65992 жыл бұрын
Excellent video dude!!!!!
@qjmad9 жыл бұрын
By far one of the most helpful videos I've seen, definitely subscribing. Thanks for the help!
@ZaksMuscleMotors11 жыл бұрын
@Skeeter66 Your welcome. When it comes to setting your idle speed have everything set up as if you were about to hit the road. If you cap off or disconnect the vac advance line from the card you will only find yourself making adjustment after adjustment when you start connecting everything back together. Just have it all hooked up to the carb fire it up and adjust your idle sped to where ever it makes you happy. Hope that helps thanks for watching
@72troy4556 жыл бұрын
Good simple explanation of whats going on. Nice job.
@93HOVER7 жыл бұрын
My 350 chevy c10 is running weird and my friend adjusted my timing, I think he did it wrong now im gonna go get one of these and try thanx man.
@charlesb531810 жыл бұрын
Good video, nice camera angles and very informative
@mattao31310 жыл бұрын
best ignition timing video on KZbin thanks man
@reesegarcia38936 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info, other people have told me how to do this but this video made a lot more sense I got a 1975 chevy nova I'll do this to once I get the engine I rebuilt in it
@benjaminreyes8710 жыл бұрын
Good vid. Great explanation. Thanks. Was having issues with an IROC. Helped alot.
@ikecar584510 жыл бұрын
Very good lesson on timing, thanks for sharing your knowledge
@irfaanismail6024 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Best video on KZbin giving a detailed explanation. Thank you. Would you mind doing a video on how to set points on a distributor?
@ZaksMuscleMotors4 жыл бұрын
I have a vehicle that I just might be able to do that on. We did it a few weeks ago but unfortunately I wasn’t able to film it at the time. I’ll see what I can do.
@Billyd4Reel5 жыл бұрын
Dude, great short, smart, snappy explanation and also efficient video. Boosh!
@Duddie827 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining timing. Very good video. Thank you!!
@jopisano675 жыл бұрын
Very clear to understand. Thanks..
@CarlBoudreau6 жыл бұрын
Your explanation are very clear!! Thanks.
@ZaksMuscleMotors11 жыл бұрын
@olboothboy on your harmonic balancer or " Damper " there is a line grooved in it. As the light flashes when the cylinder fires that line will show on the timing tab when the light hits it. When you find the line mark it with white or yellow paint maker to see it easier when the timing light flashes on it. Hope that answers your question buddy if not let me know
@ZaksMuscleMotors10 жыл бұрын
@axialSXTen CrawlCA If you have a distributor like this and not a coil pack yes. This is a basic foundation for timing on all engines running a similar distributor setup. Keep in mind some manufacturers have strict specifications for stock timing based upon why the engine is being used for compression and even the fuel that it calls for
@KhafidIbrahim10 жыл бұрын
Best explanation I've heard so far! Thanks !
@carlosleon11628 жыл бұрын
good video and explanation
@tommyrp14tp7 жыл бұрын
Great video man, im no car guru so you helped me alot with this video, keep it up brochacho!👏
@awesomeluis4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Made sense and very well explained.
@Lance249960910 жыл бұрын
Awesome job explaining and demonstrating
@edouarddose52009 жыл бұрын
GREAT help! Thank you for taking time to make it.
@2102Chris9 жыл бұрын
Very well explained.
@EricVonGreatonstein11 жыл бұрын
Subbed. Thank you for concise explanation. I am converting 1997 vortec v6 to carb. Thats why I watched.
@tobroke20075 жыл бұрын
Yes great video. I've also as some have said watched about 10 videos and yours is the best for some that's new to setting your timing or some that's it's been awhile. For me it's been awhile. Ty for dumbing it down enough that I get it lol.
@Ford08157 жыл бұрын
Very educational video! Very helpful! Thank you
@blbarnes10 жыл бұрын
Great Video!!! Taught me a lot and very good at explaining!
@phamskustoms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks good video on the steps and process very helpful
@ZaksMuscleMotors3 жыл бұрын
No problem! This one holds more information and you should find it helpful as well!
@ZaksMuscleMotors3 жыл бұрын
Engine Building 101 Ignition Timing
@bobdefalco10 жыл бұрын
A pretty darn nice explanation. Thanks for sharing!
@joshuakeith87103 жыл бұрын
7 years later and still replying. Well done. 👌🏼 Does one still plug the vacuum source if running with manifold vacuum instead of ported? Thank you
@ZaksMuscleMotors9 жыл бұрын
+Peyton Barnett Thank you for your question and I want to try to help you as best I can. If you haven't seen it I have a brief video about that. Does it try to fire at all? Do you have power to the dist? If it does the to fire have someone try to start it while you move the dist around to see if it will run? But I guess bottom line does it try to fire and run at all?
@peytonbarnett95449 жыл бұрын
It doesn't even try to fire the previous owner told me that it smoked out from under the distributor cap so I bought a pickup coil from my workplace and will be trying it next
@ZaksMuscleMotors9 жыл бұрын
I am assuming you still have power to the dist? Do you have spark to the plugs? Can you email me @ Bossperformancemotors@yahoo.com I can respond faster that way
@nizhasham4338 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video & explanation. First time Yank owner here in Scotland 1981 ElCamino with good wrench 350SBC. Had lots of problems since getting her but videos like yours really help. Do you have a video for setting the mixture? Thanks Niz
@PitanHummus8 жыл бұрын
Zak, Excellent tutorial! Keep this up.
@aquamarinechevy8 жыл бұрын
Man your the bomb! Straight to the point, great knowledge, great footage👍🏽👍🏽
@juanalvarado15993 жыл бұрын
Thank u for sharing with us ur video I'm having problems with my 1987 Chevrolet monte carlo i changed the distributor but it still out of time i moved the distributor a little bit it turned on but it doesn't stay on for long time i know it has something to do with the timing i just don't know which is the best way to adjust the time on it if u can share any tips how to adjust it i will really appreciate it i like the way u explain everything
@123456789MountainMan7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great video, and very well explained!
@kevinjohnson63788 жыл бұрын
your a great teacher.
@rafaelmoreir9 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very good explanation.
@ZaksMuscleMotors10 жыл бұрын
@Jerkwaad the white line the the dampener is the timing mark in relationship to the #1 piston on the compression stroke before or after top dead center which is when know how to read the pointer and the tape or marks come into play
@DTFLexX5 жыл бұрын
That Carb Sounds Amazing!!
@carlojuanchofuntanilla10 жыл бұрын
will wrong timing cause hesitation? thank you nice video
@paulmartinson20205 жыл бұрын
yes
@geekdromesucks11 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks. Also the truck sounds like a beast.
@ZaksMuscleMotors10 жыл бұрын
@Ram Skirata Let me make a video kinda explaining that a little more because it gets really in depth but basically it depends on your compression ratio so what octane fuel will it take to get that cylinder to produce the most power and how fast or slow does the fuel burn. Stock between 4-8 degrees TDC is fines on 87 octane if your running a little higher compression and using a slower burning higher octane fuel you want to advance it a little more to give that slower burning fuel time to burn at it max potential. I will make a video for you my friend thank you
@Jerkwaad10 жыл бұрын
Hi. Does the white painted mark on the crankpulley represent TDC cyl.1 or a specific amount of degrees before TDC?
@edwardsolis75673 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍🏽
@ZaksMuscleMotors3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, did you watch the updated one?
@33167510 жыл бұрын
Very Good! Thanks Thomas....
@smkeatr6510 жыл бұрын
Nice job explaining! Thumbs up!
@ZaksMuscleMotors10 жыл бұрын
Hey everyone I got a new video coming out. Also I'm sorry it had taking so long to get with you. I just moved shops and its been a busy time so for those i haven't helped I'm sorry. I will try to make a couple videos in a couple days to answer your questions. Everyone thanks for watching and subscribing you are all great with your comments THANK YOU!!!!!
@GuessWho7853 жыл бұрын
@Zaks Muscle Motors I notice in many videos people set total advance and you briefly touched on it but didn´t perform it. Is it needed to set total advanced? I talked to a neighbor and my father who have wrenched for 40+ years are both in their 60s and they said they hadn´t ever heard of performing total advance..this is how I described total advance to them and I have seen people say to set total advance this way: turn the dial or punch a button (depending which set up you have) on the timing gun to 33-36* advanced, and with the rpms at a steady 2500-3000 rpms point the timing light at your marks on the timing chain cover and advance or retard the distributor until the marks line up with zero on the harmonic balancer. Can you shed some light on the subject, Zak or anyone? Thanks
@ZaksMuscleMotors3 жыл бұрын
@@GuessWho785 hope this helps ya!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3aqmqismLJmZ7c
@detectiveareafour30305 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@sam1118808 жыл бұрын
thanks i understand how to do that curious of two things 1) what happens if you don't put the inductor/signal wire of the timing light gun on spark plug 1 , say spark plug 2 2) how general is this procedure for distributor based ignition systems can you use the same timing light guns / same procedure to do all of the distributor based ignitions systems even for ATV or motorcycles or do you need a different rating current rated gun
@ZaksMuscleMotors8 жыл бұрын
This procedure is related to the vast majority of your pre computer controlled ignition timing vehicles. If it has a computer that controls a coil pack this won't work as there is no way to manually adjust the timing out side of reprogramming it in the control system. You must follow what the procedure is for your engine however I have never done what that required any other cylinder and of the top of my head don't know of one that requires you to set timing off of another cylinder. It is ( in every one I've ever done) based on the cam, crank, and distributor relation with the number 1 cylinder it at, before or just after TDC. As for the atv I don't have a lot of knowledge on those however I'm sure most of them are operated of of a magneto so the procedure would be completely different. Hope this helps!!! Any questions just ask!
@G7057010 жыл бұрын
Great Video well explained
@kenzo571611 жыл бұрын
Pull the vacuum line from the distributor at which point it connects to the carb. Put your finger over the port opening on the carb and see if it is sucking vacuum at idle. If you feel is sucking vacuum, then you have it connected to the wrong vacuum port on your carb. You need it attached to the vacuum port with no vacuum sucking until you give it throttle. Find the port with NO vacuum at idle. Then connect your distributor to that one.