1985 Chevy Cavalier Setting timing

Tiny
KING1974
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1985 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

How do you set timing on a 2.2 1985 Chevy Cavalier engine after the distributor was pulled and not marked?
Monday, September 1st, 2008 AT 8:37 AM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Remove spark plugs, rotate engine with ratchet on balancer bolt (clockwise).
Place finger on #1 spark plug hole, when you feel air coming out, rotate until balancer mark is aligned with timing mark (O degrees).

Install dist. So that rotor points to #1 cylinder (on cap).

Set timing with light after car is running.
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 AT 5:24 AM

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