98 dodge ram timing question ?

kenny111111 · 06-30-2009, 08:24 AM

hello and thanks for looking!!

i have a 98 dodge ram 1500 4+4 360 eng (dont remember liters)

how do you time it with a timing light?

I stopped at a service station & he wanted 70$ said something about disabling the computer?

any help appreciated !!

**octaneman** · 06-30-2009, 11:36 AM

Hi kenny111111

The mechanic meant that he needs access to the timing connector that is next to the computer, to get access to the computer, the mechanic may need to remove the lower panels or shrouds surrounding it which takes a bit of time.

kenny111111 · 06-30-2009, 12:04 PM

octaneman thanks for reply

gone are the days you can time it yourself? if i have a normal inductive timing light?

thanx

**octaneman** · 06-30-2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenny111111

octaneman thanks for reply

gone are the days you can time it yourself? if i have a normal inductive timing light?

thanx

Not necessarily keny111111 if your timing light has manual advance settings you can still do it. if the light does not have the settings, without disconnecting the wire, your out of luck.

kenny111111 · 06-30-2009, 02:33 PM

thanks again.

would this one work?

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...112&zmap=40963

**octaneman** · 06-30-2009, 08:41 PM

Yes it would.

06-30-2009, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
kenny111111 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: central florida USA Posts: 83 OS: vista sp2	98 dodge ram timing question ? hello and thanks for looking!! i have a 98 dodge ram 1500 4+4 360 eng (dont remember liters) how do you time it with a timing light? I stopped at a service station & he wanted 70$ said something about disabling the computer? any help appreciated !! __________________ HAVE A GREAT DAY Kenny

06-30-2009, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
octaneman Mentor Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 487 OS: WINXP	Re: 98 dodge ram timing question ? Hi kenny111111 The mechanic meant that he needs access to the timing connector that is next to the computer, to get access to the computer, the mechanic may need to remove the lower panels or shrouds surrounding it which takes a bit of time.

06-30-2009, 12:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenny111111 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: central florida USA Posts: 83 OS: vista sp2	Re: 98 dodge ram timing question ? octaneman thanks for reply gone are the days you can time it yourself? if i have a normal inductive timing light? thanx __________________ HAVE A GREAT DAY Kenny

06-30-2009, 02:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenny111111 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: central florida USA Posts: 83 OS: vista sp2	Re: 98 dodge ram timing question ? thanks again. would this one work? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...112&zmap=40963 __________________ HAVE A GREAT DAY Kenny

06-30-2009, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
octaneman Mentor Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 487 OS: WINXP	Re: 98 dodge ram timing question ? Yes it would.