how to set dist. timing. for 96 civic

[djatskool]

i have a 96 civic i changed the dist. how do i set the timing for it.

[JKOBD]

Do you have a timing light? 12mm wrench? Not too difficult, but need to see if you have the right tools first.

Jumper the 2P connector from under the front passenger side dash. Make sure the car is warm and idling properly. Connect the timing light to the #1 spark plug wire and shoot the timing based off of the timing belt cover and crank pulley. For the D16 motor, timing should me 12 degrees and for the B16, timing should be 16 degrees BTDC. Loosen the distributor bolts and rotate to adjust (counterclockwise to advance, clockwise to retard). Snug top bolt and reshoot the timing. Once it is on, retighten the bolts.