No Start Test 4 - Engine Timing Check

1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue 5.2 4SECTION No Start Test 4 - Engine Timing Check
  1. Connect timing light to engine. Have an assistant crank engine while you watch the timing marks. Timing should be between 0-16Β° BTDC. If timing is okay, check valve timing and compression.
  2. If timing is not okay, set timing to 10Β° BTDC while cranking. Engine should start. If engine starts, set timing to specification. If engine does not start, check valve timing and compression.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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