1989 57 GM

[rick55]

My manule says that my 350 has

My manule says that my 350 has a timing ring mounted to the flywheel. Does the distributer run on this gear or on the cam? If not what is the purpose for the gear on the flywheel?

 

[bondo]

"Ayuh,...

I have No Idea wh

"Ayuh,...

I have No Idea what you're talking about.....

A 350 Chevy distributer runs off the Cam,+ should have a Timing Tab mounted to the timing chain cover,......"

 

[rick55]

I don't undertstand either

I don't undertstand either but my Selco service manule shows how to remove and install the timing ring they call it from the flywheel but does not say what it is for or what it is for.

 

[boatin_bob]

Do you have a distributor or j

Do you have a distributor or just a box with the 8 plug wires attached. I'm wondering if you have the OMC infamous Spitfire ignition? I think it had some kind of a timing device mounted in the flywheel.

 

[makocarm]

"THIS IS CALLED CRANK POSITION

"THIS IS CALLED CRANK POSITION SENSOR, THIS TELLS THE COMPUTER WERE THE CRANK SHAFT IS IN RELATION TO THE CAMSHAFT. tHIS WILL TELL IF THE TIMING CHAIN IS STRECHED OR BAD,"

 

[rick55]

Thank you both for your input

Thank you both for your input but I have a standard breaker point ignition and a carb.

 

[hystat]

then you don't have a timi

then you don't have a timing ring- I think you figured that out