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Busting out the timing gun!

Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:37 AM
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Busting out the timing gun!

Can I use my light duty timing gun on this 2.2 eco- tech? Procedure?
please advise
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:51 AM
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Nope - but some OBDII readers will give you a readout, however there is no adjustment for the timing as such. It's all computer controlled.
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 10:59 AM
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Old school timing lights are made for older cars that had distributors you could adjust.. You would also need a spark plug wire to hook the lead onto.
Ecotecs have neither of these.

Not sure WHY you would want to try this. You wouldn't accomplish anything.
My Snap On timing light is buried somewhere in the back of one of my tool boxes. Hasn't been used since I sold my last Olds 442 about 25 years ago.
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 11:59 AM
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" Not sure WHY you would want to try this. You wouldn't accomplish anything"

I would want to try this to check my timing... It was unknown to me whether I could do this or not.

Thx for reply
Old Jul 17, 2017 | 12:34 PM
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There is no spark timing that is adjustable. Hasn't been for 10-15 years.

Find a car with a distributor and your timing light won't be useless anymore.
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