98 5.7 timing

[98cheV]

How to reset the timing on a 98 2500 5.7 vortec 

Edited July 26, 2020 by 98cheV

[CamGTP]

You don't really reset anything, doesn't exactly work like clicking a button.

 

Make is the reason for wanting to "reset" the timing?

 

Other than making sure the mechanical parts are working and installed right, the timing is controlled by the computer.

 

[James Howell]

Afaik you have to ave a scan tool that supports it. Otherwise mark everything before you remove it and get it as close as you absolutely can when reinstalling

[KINGENGINEMAINTENANCE]

If the distributor has been removed and you are trying to install it correctly: With cylinder 1 at TDC compression stroke, install the distributor with the rotor on the distributor pointing at cylinder 1. If you have a timing light, clip it on cylinder 1 spark plug wire and adjust the distributor to 0 degrees which is cylinder 1 TDC based on the timing marks on the crank pulley and timing cover. Peace!