1991 Chevy Silverado

150,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FIREFIGHTER14152004
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I have a 1991 Chevy truck the factory motor blew and I got a Goodwrench 290 hp crate 350 I put it in and set the timing to top dead center with the computer unhooked and when I hooked back up it advanced the timing to about 14 degrees once it worms up it ackes like its out of time. I put the timing light on it and like I said at idle is about 14 degrees advance when I rev it up to about 2500 rpm it jumps to about 40 degrees advance and it runs like crap if you can help it would be great thanks so much if you need more info let me know.
Apr 18, 2009 at 9:50 AM
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PEAR69
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You cannot set the timing accuratly without a scan tool capable of setting the timing on a computer controlled engine. Also, if it has a crankshaft position sensor, the computer should have a crank relearn proceedure done. A trip to the dealer is the only way to properly have the timing set and the crank relearn proceedure done.
Apr 19, 2009 at 2:56 PM
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