I was not clear. I meant ignition timing, not cam timing. BTDC = before top dead center, ATDC means after top dead center. The 3.5 has a crank position sensor, and I don't know if it's adjustable - never did mine while I had it. I'll go look at the 3.5 manual and let you know. I trust the cam timing is correct or real close. I don't remember if the 3.5 has a cam position sensor, or how the ignition is actually timed.

Edit: The timing is not adjustable, but should be 5*btdc, +/-3*, with the brown single wire timing check connector on the firewall grounded. timing connector should be near the heater hoses, single wire into a brown connector which may have a sealer on the connector. Ground the wire inside the connector to a good ground - engine metal is good. Use a timing light to check the timing at the crankshaft (I think - manual is not clear)

IF the idle is stable and power is still not there, does it misfire as it tries to rev up, or just no power?

Last edited by fasteddy; 02/28/12 06:09 PM.

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