QuestionQUESTION: how do i time my truck
also my oil gage is reading 0 after it warms up i have changed the oil sending unit the truck will shut off when it turn the wheel to the left after the gage reads 0 can you help
ANSWER: Are you mechanically inclined . Do you have a timing light and/a meter . When you first start your truck is the gauge up to say 40psi? Where is it at? Turning the wheel to the left . Maybe the idle is set too low , therefore when you bottom out the turn ratio you kill the engine . Raise your idle by pressing on the pedal alittle . Rev up to 1500-2000 rpm then try doing the turn to the left . Does it still happen ? If so you then need a tune-up .The chance on having a wire somewhere that is shorting out your computer . YOu also have an idle sensor . These go bad as well .
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QUESTION: yes i have the timing light and meter but whats the meter for and how do i time it i was told there is a wire i have to disconect but dont no werecan you give me step by step on timing it?
my oil gage reads 20 to 30 when it starts then when the truck warms up it drops when i am at idle it will read 0 and check gage light comes on if i dont rev the rpms it will shut down can you help with that to thanks
AnswerI would start with the basic :
Change out the following :
Cap / Rotor / Plugs /Plug Wires /
Possible Idle Positioner Switch IPS : This controls your idle :
Do not touch your timing , this should be fine , for now .
Try replacing the tune-up parts and see how much better it is .
You might have a bad Oil sending unit : If you have no engine knock when the oil pressure is at 0 psi..
