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1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Repair Question


Topics covered: Distributor, Engine, Ignition timing.
Mileage: 185,000 miles.

Asked on February 6, 2013

Mitsubishi Mighty Max Distributor Problem

1988 mighty max 2.0L engine when I check the timing the timing mark is advanced way off and I cant adjust it back to 8 degrees was wondering if the ecm is faulty and is advancing the timing like that
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Replied on February 6, 2013

The ignition timing is not computer controlled and is adjustable by turning the distributor. If it is out by too much, most probably the distributor or timing belt are not aligned correctly.

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