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How To Use A Timing Gun : Honda/Acura

admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:23:52 +0000

Anytime you make changes to a vehicles ignition system such as replacing a distributor or even replacing a timing belt you will typically need to reset the timing. A great special tool for doing this is called a timing light also known as a timing gun.

This video featuring Eric the car guy will show you how to use a timing light properly.

In this vehicle the ignition timing is on the under hood sticker. (If you don’t have one you can always refer to a haynes or shop manual.)

Pay close attention to the video. In many late model vehicles you need to use a connector to stop the computer from trying to adjust to a base timing so that you can manually set it properly. Most OBD-II vehicles work like this. The timing light itself is given a power, ground, and then clamped to the number 1 cylinder.

The flashing light indicates the #1 cylinder firing. When you point the gun towards the crankshaft pulley which should have timing marks you can time the engine this way. Usually there is an indicator that will allow you to line up the marks on the pulley with the indicator.

Props to Eric The Car Guy for an excellent video and tutorial!

How To Fix Coil On Plug Misfire (Willie B)

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:50:56 +0000

Here is a video from my Master tech friend Willie B that you’ve seen in our AHTV original video. This one is off of his personal youtube channel. In this video he shows a quick diagnosis of the misfire and how to single out the problem. Great video worth watching.

AHTV Originals: How To Diagnose A Clutch Problem

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:15:40 +0000

So my daily driver started having a spongy clutch pedal and Willie B and I decided to do a detailed diagnosis video on how to solve problems with your clutch. In this video look for lots of diagnosis tips regarding clutch hydraulics and how to find out quickly if you have a quick and easy fix or a big expensive problem. Enjoy the video and leave comments!

How To Test An Alternator In Car

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:16:57 +0000

Think your alternator has gone bad? Grab your meter and perform this quick test and save yourself the hassle of pulling the alternator to go get it tested. Great diagnosis tip and for those of you who don’t have a meter this is a great reason alone to get one.

How To Set Your Ignition Timing

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:21:53 +0000

A key to any engine running properly is insuring that you have proper timing. This video will cover how to set ignition timing the right way.

When you’re attempting to get the engine on proper time an essential tool to know how to use is a timing gun. If you need to know how to use a timing light be sure to check out that video.

Props to the guys ovet at MSD ignition for making this great and informative video.

If your engine is misfiring or having timing issues this is a must watch video.

Holley Carb Troubleshooting

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:52:40 +0000

Diagnosing a problem with your carb can for novice mechanics be difficult. This video gives a good guide to some trouble shooting and repairs that can apply not just on holley’s but on other similar carbs as well. I’ll be trying to find more videos on this subject for other carb models..

Gas Engine Gets Filled With Diesel Fix It The Easy Way

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:35:09 +0000

My good friend and local mechanic Will AKA Willie B has a vehicle that has been improperly filled with diesel fuel and this video does a great how to on properly draining the diesel from the tank. Will work on most models and will prevent you from being soaked with diesel fuel. Car Featured is a 2007 Honda Odyssey.