Recent content by ejput

Thunderbolt 5, not a flat cap.

there was no marked position, I had to get the #1 cylinder to TDC on the compression stroke then line the rotor up with the number one plug and micro adjust from there to get it strated.

I have a 2001 Merc 5.7 EFI/TBI. Had a no start issue this summer, got it back on land and started working on it. A few days ago I replaced the coil and coil wire. I did have to reposition distributor housing shaft and finally had it running. Today I went to dynamic time the engine, grounded...

great, I'll use the clip

I did see this on another post and would like to know if I have anything to worry about by using the paperclip? It looks like I can read codes without it? If it won't harm any components, I'll use it: . "if you take and stick an LED in the port on the engine it does the same thing. And then...

Fantastic tutorial, can't wait to try it out!! Thanks!

That helps a lot!! Thanks

I'm not sure as well...hoping something!! If not, I'll go about fixing it the old fashioned way.

I saw this on another forum at some point. Trying to determine if if the connector I have is capable as a scanner hook up. Additionally, someone posted a cheaper alternative to buying the actual scan tool.