timing problems

[oLemurs]

basically before i took off my intake manifold and re gasketed it, i also got a new wiring harness but before i took it off i timed the engine to 0 degrees (i know now its supposed to be 15) im pretty sure after i timed the engine i dropped my timing light but didnt think anything about it. now once i put everything back together and put it in timing mode it reads about 40 degrees advanced but the problem is when i retard it all the way to get it actually near the 20 degrees mark it starts popping like the timing is way retarded. what im wondering is can a timing light be delayed? im using an inductive pickup and strapping it around the 1st coil pack. i also dont hear any pinging which is odd but i havnt really driven on the road much.

[brndck]

go rent a timing light from autozone. compare results. yours may be damaged, or you could have something wonky on the wiring harness

[oLemurs]

Originally Posted by brndck

go rent a timing light from autozone. compare results. yours may be damaged, or you could have something wonky on the wiring harness

good idea, i hate the idea of driving the car when its this retarded but if my timing light is off ill be relieved

[derass]

This is on a 2JZ VVTI, right? Those can be tricky due to the variable valve timing mechanism.

[oLemurs]

Originally Posted by derass

This is on a 2JZ VVTI, right? Those can be tricky due to the variable valve timing mechanism.

nah just a redtop SR i wish it was 2jz

[kyral]

I never really understood the timing light on our cars. ive always just installed the distributor correctly and adjusted it til my car ran smooth

[oLemurs]

Originally Posted by kyral

I never really understood the timing light on our cars. ive always just installed the distributor correctly and adjusted it til my car ran smooth

sounds good to me, its running real smooth so im just going to drive it like it is i guess