* A timing light
* A wrench
* A screwdriver
* A feeler gauge
* A spark plug wrench
2. Prepare the engine.
* Turn the engine off and allow it to cool down.
* Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery.
* Remove the distributor cap.
* Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
* Remove the spark plugs.
3. Find the timing marks.
* The timing marks are located on the crankshaft pulley and the engine block.
* The crankshaft pulley has a notch that lines up with a mark on the engine block.
* The engine block has a series of marks that indicate the different timing degrees.
4. Set the timing.
* Use the wrench to turn the crankshaft pulley until the notch on the pulley lines up with the mark on the engine block.
* Use the screwdriver to adjust the distributor until the contact points are just starting to open.
* Use the feeler gauge to measure the gap between the contact points. The gap should be 0.018 inches.
5. Reinstall the spark plugs, distributor cap, spark plug wires, and the negative terminal of the battery.
6. Start the engine and check the timing.
* Use the timing light to check the timing.
* The timing should be set to 10 degrees before top dead center (BTDC).
NOTE: For best results, use a strobe-type timing light.
