1987 Dodge Dakota ignition timing procedure

129,000 MILES • 3.9L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVIDJ58
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had no start, replace pick up coil, started. then no advance in timing, replace computer on right fender well. have advance now but would like to check timing, before the comp. engine was backfiring through carb on acceleration. now trk runs but after warm up some the engine stalls, wont start, seems spark is yellow and weak at plugs when checking for spark. ive also adjusted the air/fuel base carb adj out to approx 2 turns, runs smoother but still have stalling. also replaced 9volt battery for memory module under dash/brake emerg pedal area.it was dead.
there must be away totake advance out of the picture to check base timing. i cant find that info anywhere.thanks, dave
Dec 19, 2014 at 7:18 AM
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CADIEMAN
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IS THEIR A VACUUM HOSE GOING TO THE DISTRIBUTER? WILL IT RESTART WITH SPRAy?
Dec 19, 2014 at 8:04 AM
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DAVIDJ58
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no vac advance, it will restart with spray.
Dec 19, 2014 at 8:11 AM
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CADIEMAN
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YOUR LOSING FUEL PRESSURE SOMEWHERE THEN.THE ADVANCE IS IN THE DISTRIBUTER AND DOES'T WORK UNTIL YOU RAISE THE IDLE ABOVE 1500 TO 1800 R.P.M.S
Dec 19, 2014 at 8:35 AM
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DAVIDJ58
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thanks much...ill be back and will donate...have a great christmas, ave
Dec 19, 2014 at 8:42 AM
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N/P SAME TO U!
Dec 19, 2014 at 9:46 AM
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