I just installed new filters, rotor, dist cap, and plugs. Then I tried setting the timing as per the VECI tag on the hood. It calls for shorting Test and EC1 ports on the diagnostics connector (a test connector) and 5 deg BTDC at 850RPM. Before I did anything, I checked it and it was around 14 deg. I set it at 5 deg but the engine has no power then. The test connector doesn't seem to have any effect at all. Setting the timing back to 14 deg at idle, I rev the engine while watching the timing mark, and it drops almost to 0 before picking back up and advancing beyond 14 deg. This seems strange, is it normal? Is there a vacuum hose that needs to to plugged to set timing or how do I do it? The damn Haynes book I have is useless. Thanks, chuck
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19 years ago