to set your base timing without a light, you just turn the motor over in its normal direction of rotation until the mark lines up with where you want it.. loosen up the distributor and hook up a spare spark plug to the #1 plug wire.. turn the distributor until it sparks..

Can you set timing by ear?

I call this method of adjustment, Timing by ear, because you literally set the timing by sound. Its not as hard as it sounds (no pun intended). Automotive manufactures do supply ignition timing setting for every application. You could simply use a timing light, and set the engine to that setting.

Can you adjust timing without timing light?

to set your base timing without a light, you just turn the motor over in its normal direction of rotation until the mark lines up with where you want it.. loosen up the distributor and hook up a spare spark plug to the #1 plug wire..

What controls the ignition timing?

In most modern engines, ignition timing is controlled by the engines computer.

Can you set timing without a timing light?

to set your base timing without a light, you just turn the motor over in its normal direction of rotation until the mark lines up with where you want it.. loosen up the distributor and hook up a spare spark plug to the #1 plug wire.. turn the distributor until it sparks..