Show full size 924Board.org
Discussion Forum of 924.org
 
 FAQFAQ   SearchSearch   MemberlistMemberlist   UsergroupsUsergroups   RegisterRegister 
 ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 
 Technical FAQ924 FAQ (Technical)   Technical924 Technical Section   Jump to 924.org924.org   Jump to PCA 924 Registry924 Registry

79 924 Timing problem

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    924Board.org Forum Index -> General Discussions
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
turbo6go  



Joined: 18 Mar 2013
Posts: 1
Location: Fresno, Ca USA
PostPosted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:32 am    Post subject: 79 924 Timing problem Reply with quote
Just starting here, anyway here's my question for the crowd. I have a 1979 Porsche 924, which I have been upgrading with new headers, replaced the ignition box with a Crane laser box associated with the stock distributor. I have installed new plugs, wires, cap, rotor, etc. and the car runs quite well, however, I cannot "set the timing" to it's required mark. ie it 'moves' or is unsteady. After removing the Dizzy, I have noticed a very small amount of rotational 'play' counterclockwise. The normal clockwise rotation for the advance appears normal.
Has anyone come across this problem? And, is it possible to 'set the timing" so it doesn't bounce around?
Thanks, turbo6go@pacbell.net, Fresno, Ca.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
joemac  



Joined: 22 Apr 2013
Posts: 44
Location: SE Pa.
PostPosted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 3:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Does your car have the idle stabilizer? You have to deal with it, if it does.
_________________
Race car: my favourite palindrome.
Porsche: my favourite race car.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
fiat22turbo  



Joined: 18 Jan 2006
Posts: 4040
Location: Portland, OR
PostPosted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 3:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Welcome!

I think you need to unplug the vacuum line to the distributor to stabilize the timing. Or use a dial-back timing light to compensate for the idle.

What does the Crane box provide you? Can you alter the timing curve at all? Just curious.

Feel free to post pics/video of your car, we love toofah pron around here
_________________
Stefan
1979 924 Carrera GTS (clone-ish)
1988 944 Turbo S (Silver Rose)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    924Board.org Forum Index -> General Discussions All times are GMT + 10 Hours
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group