To some, the intricacies of setting the ignition timing on an engine or changing a distributor may as well be black magic, while to others it's a procedure they know by heart, and as we took the ...

Ignition timing is typically split into three types. The first is initial timing—that is, the amount of spark lead that is set using a timing light (aimed at the harmonic balancer) with the engine at ...

If you've ever leaned over the fender of an old Chevy, timing light (one of the automotive diagnostic tools to add to your DIY collection) in one hand and a long extension on a ratchet wrench in the ...

Q:I have a 1992 Chevy 1500 two-wheel-drive pickup with the 5.7L V-8 and an automatic. It idles rough, gets poor gas mileage, and pings. I have to use at least 93 octane to stop the ping. It's not the ...

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