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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 08:28 PM
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Found Wierd *** Problem, How to fix?

when I check the timing on my trailing plug #2 I can't even see the timing marks on the pulley but I can on the trailing plug #1, this is screwing up my idle and means that one plug is firing @ a really weird spot, so what is wrong and how do I fix?? Someone please help me
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 08:37 PM
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You should have two marks on that pulley.....The L-1 is the yellow mark....Just time it by that and don't worry about the other....Your L-1 coil is closet the battery mounted ont driver shock tower...
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 08:38 PM
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by the way the t2 plug is sprarking and the timing light is flashing
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 08:40 PM
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I have 4 marks (aftermarket pulley) the timing is right on 3 out of 4 wires how is this possible?? my t2 plug is firing EXTREMELY advanced or retarded

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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 08:44 PM
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Are the wires and plugs new? There might be a problem there...Did you mess with your timing because you thought it was off or did you just mess with it because?? just curious why your having problems.....

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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 08:46 PM
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was checking to see why my idle is rough and this would explain it, this is the only reason I have found and yes the plugs + wires are new
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 08:49 PM
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well the T2 fires 180 off of T1... I doubt you have marks for both??
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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but the l1 and l2 wires have the same timing
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 09:35 PM
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 01:46 AM
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Keep looking, what you describe is normal, only the T1 plug wire will line up to the mark. Yes, L1 and L2 both line up to their mark, but that is because the leading plugs use a waste spark system, that is both plugs are fired by the same coil at the same time. So either wire will illuminate the mark.

Whatever your problem is, it is not ignition - you just verified that everything is ok in that department. Check the usual - vacuum leaks, TPS, temp sensors etc.
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