Is the ignition timing off on a G16A?
Is the ignition timing off on a G16A?
Ignition timing is a tad off. like 5 º or so. Just do my fine tuned dynamic, Timing Light section, below. Tming is way off or as much as, 180º off. Just do the Course or Static timing test, (someone spun or removed your distributor?) IF your cam timing belt stripped, then you must correct that first.
How to time the distributor on a 16V tracker?
How to time the distributor, ( aka: The Dizzy!) If your motor is a 16valve motor or Tracker VIN “6”. Jump to the 16v procedure page. The page is long, because is shows how to do this from a disassembled engine and how to correct the 10 crazy ways, of doing it all wrong.
Is the coarse adjustment on a timing light accurate?
The coarse adjustment will be about 5 degrees ± accurate when done, and the car will start and run pretty good. Later, you get a timing light and set the timing exactly.
What’s the procedure for a 16V tracker motor?
If your motor is a 16valve motor or Tracker VIN “6”. Jump to the 16v procedure page. The page is long, because is shows how to do this from a disassembled engine and how to correct the 10 crazy ways, of doing it all wrong. How to install, the removed dizzy, fast. Assumptions! 1: A Hot motor (180f degr. minimum) running at idle.
Ignition timing is a tad off. like 5 º or so. Just do my fine tuned dynamic, Timing Light section, below. Tming is way off or as much as, 180º off. Just do the Course or Static timing test, (someone spun or removed your distributor?) IF your cam timing belt stripped, then you must correct that first.
How to remove the timing belt on a tbelt?
Loosen &remove the timing belt IDLER center tensioner bolt. and associated parts. Loosen the spring stud bolt. (test this device idler plate, for being free to move and no binding after loosening it.) Wiggle all parts there, till loose and take off belt and spring.
Can a GM G16B be swapped for an 8V?
The G16B : or GM LO1 Engine. ( If not 16 valves, Go back for 8v) 16 valve 1.6 Liter, Sidekick Timing belt swap: USA engines 1992 to 2000′ The USA Vitara dropped G16b in 2001. The below applies to factory stock (OE spec) motors and cams, only in (N. America) The Valve cover can STAY ON !
How to time the distributor G16A ( 8V ) ( Dizzy )?
1: A Hot motor (180f degr. minimum) running at idle. 4: Set the Freeze jumper. (a paper clip) conn. just in front of the battery. At, Jumper D to C to freeze timing. Check timing?, now, at 800 RPM idle.
Loosen &remove the timing belt IDLER center tensioner bolt. and associated parts. Loosen the spring stud bolt. (test this device idler plate, for being free to move and no binding after loosening it.) Wiggle all parts there, till loose and take off belt and spring.
How to check the distributor G16B ( 16V ) timing?
Check timing?, now at 800 RPM (+/- 50 rpm) per below: 5: Point the Strobe at the timing scale see it at, or adjust it to, 5 Degree’s Before TDC (left side of zero scale mark) see under hood (“sticker” for factory spec on timing.
The G16B : or GM LO1 Engine. ( If not 16 valves, Go back for 8v) 16 valve 1.6 Liter, Sidekick Timing belt swap: USA engines 1992 to 2000′ The USA Vitara dropped G16b in 2001. The below applies to factory stock (OE spec) motors and cams, only in (N. America) The Valve cover can STAY ON !
Can a spark plug be removed from a tbelt?
Check the timing again, with no slack on the right ( left side, for the drivers perspective) Stud nut and idle bolt 1/2 turn loose. The spark plugs are removed , see tiny tension spring device , set the exact tension on the belt !by the 2 turns CW ! the tiny spring DOES ALL THAT. “yes hard to belive..”
