timing

2002 GMC SIERRA
164,000 MILES
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PHIL52
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had to replace the intake manifold gasket how do I set the timing right so the truck will run
Nov 13, 2011 at 2:31 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you have the distributor pulled? When you reinstalled it, did you set it with TDC on the crank and pointing to the #1 cylinder?
Nov 13, 2011 at 2:54 AM
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PHIL52
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the timing mark on the crank and block look to be lined up. are there two marks on the crank pulley and the plugs have spark
Nov 13, 2011 at 3:20 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did you remove the distributor?
Nov 13, 2011 at 3:35 AM
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