engine timing

1983 BUICK REGAL
162,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAMGEO
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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
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you refering to the timing chain or adjusting the timing from the distributor?
Jan 16, 2011 at 7:20 PM
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RAMGEO
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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
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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