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How do you set the ignition timing on a 4.3 L V6?

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How do you set the ignition timing on a 4.3 L V6?

How to Set the Base Ignition Timing on a 4.3L V-6

  1. Start and warm the engine until the thermostat opens.
  2. Set up the vehicle to adjust base timing.
  3. Unplug timing connector to prevent the computer from changing the timing while you are adjusting it.
  4. Loosen the hold down clamp bolt (found at the base of the distributor) 1/2 turn using a distributor wrench.

Can you change the firing order of an engine?

You cannot change the firing order as it is already set out in the design of the crankshaft and cam shaft relationship. The usual firing order of a 4 cylinder in line engine would be 1,2,4,3. but it could also be designed as 1,3,4.2 which is the reverse firing order.

Which truck has the least amount of problems?

The Most Reliable Used Pickup Trucks in Consumer Reports Rankings

  1. Toyota Tundra. Toyota’s full-sizer is the most reliable truck on the market.
  2. Honda Ridgeline. Honda’s reliability shines through in the Ridgeline.
  3. Nissan Frontier.
  4. Toyota Tacoma.
  5. Ford F-350.
  6. Chevrolet Avalanche.
  7. Ford F-250.
  8. Ram 1500.

What is the most reliable engine of all time?

So who makes the most reliable engines? Perhaps not surprisingly, it’s the Japanese, with the top spot taken by Honda. Only one in every 344 Honda owners have had engine trouble, with second-placed rival Toyota notching up just 1 in 171.

What trucks hold value the best?

Here are the top 12 pickups that hold value the best and the percentage of drop in value after five years:

  • Nissan Frontier. 39.5%
  • Chevy Silverado HD. 39.9%
  • Chevy Silverado 1500. 41.9%
  • Jeep Gladiator. 42%
  • GMC Sierra 1500. 43%
  • Ram 1500. 45.2%
  • Nissan Titan. 45.9%
  • Ford F-150. 46.5%

What is the best year model Silverado?

Top Five Chevrolet Silverado Model Years of Innovation

  1. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
  2. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
  3. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
  4. 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
  5. 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
  6. 7 Used Trucks That Are Reliable and Durable.