ignition timing

[chimp007_uk]

right, sometimes when i change down into a corner and the revs drop quite low and then go to pull away out of it, the car starts to die and a get a back fire then it runs fine again...

i was going to check the ignition timing as it's starting to annoy me.

whats the best way of checking/ how do i go about it?

cheers guys.

[chimp007_uk]

help?!?

[Adam]

Strobe timing light.

[chimp007_uk]

got one

just what timing marks do i use? i cn see the pointer from the block.

[Adam]

Mark the pointer on the crank pulley and the one on the cambelt cover with tip-ex/white paint.

Then start the engine, let it get to normal temp, connect the timing light to plug one, then at idle press the timing light trigger and aim it at the timing marks.
If the timing is correct the marks will be stationary and aligned.

Beaware tho, i set mine with a cheap timing light(Draper) and it was s**t, ran crap. You really need a decent timing light to set it correctly.

What engine is it?

[chimp007_uk]

1.6 8v gte engine. will have at look at it in the morning.

[SRlew]

mines doing this at the minute but i think its down to my valve stem seals that have gone. could that cause it? excatly the same as what your sayin.

[chimp007_uk]

well, mines not burning oil... so doubt its that

[SRlew]

ah right. you recon that problem your sayin (its happening to me) could be down to my seals? as my timing has been done latly so aint that

[chimp007_uk]

could be... is it burning oil?
you change your pluags and leads etc?

[Adam]

With the ignition timing out, the engine usually runs really flat, no power at all, or it pinks.

You dont normally get the problem you have Chimp.

[chimp007_uk]

hmmmm, mine used to pink, but i just retarded the igintion until it stopped.