how to set timing

[streetdreamz]

Does anybody have any instuctions on how to set ignition timing? Never done it before and I think my car needs it. It's a 91 Accord. I have a timing light and I I want to give it a shot. My car is sucking up gas like an 8 cyl. And I don't want to pay anyone to do it.

[xb1]

You can adjust it a little by turning the distibutor (loosen the 3 bolts and turn while timing light is on), but you need to figure out how to enable "diagnostic mode". Get either a Haynes (cheap) or Helms manual and it should be explained in great detail there.

[Killer]

piston one needs to be at top dead center... i had to try it on a car in the past.. not knowing what i was doing...

warped my valves... i would pay to fix it man.. it's worth it...

[RBS]

loosen up the 3 dizzy bolts and turn it to the right and then tighten them up, i believe this retards the timing a little

[speedminded]

Locate an old am/fm radio and you can use it to get the timing pretty close without a timing light

but as mentioned above since you do have a timing light go ahead and pick up a Haynes manual...i'd definitely suggest it over a Chilton (or check Amazon or eBay for a factory repair manual).