engine timing

1983 BUICK REGAL

162,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

RAMGEO

what is the correct way to set the timing on a 1983 Buick regal with a 3.8 liter engine,2 barrel carb (computer controled) automatic transmission

Jan 16, 2011 at 6:41 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

Are you refering to the timing chain or adjusting the timing from the distributor?

Jan 16, 2011 at 7:20 PM

RAMGEO

i am refering to the distributor timing i recall something about disconnecting a wire in order to get the correct reading

Jan 16, 2011 at 8:24 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

Disconnect the 4 wire connector at the distributor. With the engine warm and at an idle, the timing should be at 15 DBTC.

Jan 17, 2011 at 1:24 AM