QUESTION w/ timing
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QUESTION w/ timing
How do I know if my timing is off. I did timing with my Miata for the 1st time. I marked it. The cams are in the right place (i,e) and all that good stuff. The guy I bought the Miata from is running 8 deg off base timing. I was an idiot and forgot to take a picture of it before taking off the belt and accidently turning the cams. I found TDC by turning the cams and feeling the 1 cylinder till it was at top. There is no pinging and the car cranks over fine. It even feels smoother. I heard of advanced timing, but like I said, I'm a novice tinkerer at best. There is no hesitation, NO pinging noises, the idle is fine, a bit high (1100rpm at idle) and the response is basically as good as when I first got it from the guy. Just wondering, I need to get more posts so I can go on the other threads. Thanks everyone!
*Note: I had to do the timing to replace waterpump, thermostat. I also removed my busted A/C, compressor, A/C box... now 2nd question. Does removing the A/C and getting a shorter belt affect idle?!!
*Note: I had to do the timing to replace waterpump, thermostat. I also removed my busted A/C, compressor, A/C box... now 2nd question. Does removing the A/C and getting a shorter belt affect idle?!!
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