How to Adjust Engine Timing?

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Methods for adjusting engine timing: 1. Rotate the crankshaft and observe the inspection hole on the transmission housing to align the scale line on the flywheel with the pointer on the housing. At this point, the first cylinder piston of the engine is in the timing position; 2. Rotate the camshaft so that the mark on the timing gear of the camshaft aligns with the bottom surface of the valve cover; 3. Align the long side of the rectangular protrusion on the driving end of the oil pump shaft with the direction of the crankshaft. Insert the distributor assembly into the mounting hole, ensuring the groove on its shaft end matches the rectangular protrusion on the oil pump shaft end. Rotate the distributor housing counterclockwise, then secure the distributor with the clamping plate; 4. Position the rotor of the distributor to point at the first cylinder mark on the distributor housing. Cover the distributor cap, designate the side electrode pointed by the rotor as the first cylinder, insert the cylinder wires clockwise, and connect the central high-tension wire and the Hall generator connector; 5. Install the timing belt, start the engine, check the ignition timing, and complete the adjustment.