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Engine timing

Tiny
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  • 1983 BUICK REGAL
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 162,000 MILES
What is the correct way to set the timing on a 1983 Buick regal with a 3.8 liter engine, 2 barrel carb (computer controled) automatic transmission
Sunday, January 16th, 2011 AT 6:41 PM

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Tiny
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Are you refering to the timing chain or adjusting the timing from the distributor?
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Sunday, January 16th, 2011 AT 7:20 PM
Tiny
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I am refering to the distributor timing I recall something about disconnecting a wire in order to get the correct reading
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Sunday, January 16th, 2011 AT 8:24 PM
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Disconnect the 4 wire connector at the distributor. With the engine warm and at an idle, the timing should be at 15 DBTC.
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Monday, January 17th, 2011 AT 1:24 AM

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