Re: 30,000 mile maintenence

["Steve Rubano" <srubano@xxxx>]

Adjusting the Timing on your engine is not that difficult but I would 
let a mechanic do it for you if you have never done it before and you 
don't feel comfortable working with extreamly high voltages (from the 
distributor). 

You will need a Timing light and some white paint or white chalk. 
Follow the manual for detailed instructions on how to perform the 
adjustment. Use the white paint or white chalk to mark the timing 
mark on the main pulley, it will make it eaiser to see with the 
strobe light from the timing light. 

It will require you to loosen the bolt under the distributor cap just 
enough (not to loose) so you can turn the unit slightley if the 
Timing is off, this can be a little tricky. If you want any more info 
on this email me privatley and I'll answer any questions that you may 
have. 

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, Jim Reeve <ultra@xxxx> wrote:
>snip< 
> The manual also states to adjust the ignition timing. I have never 
done
> this, nor have I really looked into it. Is this something that 
could be
> easily done with basic knowledge if I just read up on it a little 
more,
> or is this something I should have done by a real mechanic?
> 
>snip<

> Thanks for everyone's help.
> <PS> The damage to my left front fender was estimated at $650. Much
> better than I originally thought! Just wanted to let a couple of 
the
> curious ones know.
> -- 
> Jim Reeve <Ultra>
> '81 DeLorean-#6960
> http://www.dmcultra.com
> AIM-Ultra2169