This is true of any 4-stroke engine. -- Mike -------------- Original message from "Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxxxxx>: -------------- > > > Now THIS is an interesting point. So in other words, the ignition > timing of the DeLorean CANNOT be set by aligning the crankshaft pulley > marks and stabbing the distributor alone, because it might be on the > incorrect stroke. > > So the ONLY way to make sure it's ALWAYS right is to not only align > the pulley marks, but ALSO verify that you are on the correct stroke; > either by inserting something into the spark plug hole, or placing > your finger over it and waiting to feel "pressure." [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/