[DanC]

I'm new to this "corporate world" and have a couple questions. '89 Firebird Formula with an '88 5.0 (305) engine.

1) Ignition Timing Adjustment: The "VECI" label on the hood and the Clymer manual I have both state disconnect the single wire timing connector. A tan wire that breaks out of the wire harness. The only single wire connector I find is a white wire and it kills the in dash tach.

Is this the bypass wire for timing?

Right now it does not effect the mark position connected or not.


2) I adjusted the valves according to Clymer. Rotate pushrod between fingers until zero lash then tighten one full turn. Well I ended up with an engine that would not start Also had zero compression I backed off the rocker nuts 3/4 turn and got compression and an engine that runs, but poor and rough.

The procedure was #1 firing position adjust 1, 3, 4, & 8 exhaust. 1, 2, 5, & 7 intake. Rotate 180deg adjust 2, 5, 6, & 7 exhaust. 3, 4, 6, & 8 intake. This is a roller cam I believe as the lifters have two flat sides to prevent rotating.

What is the correct proceedure for adjusting the valves?

Thank you for any input,
DanC

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[This message was edited by DanC on January 26, 2004 at 03:12 AM.]