Hahaha.. yes! So I've heard. Many areas don't even have many older vehicles go to them for service either. Thanks for dropping by Jim! Hoping you're enjoying the weekend! 😊🤗
@@CubasAutomotive Nissan Alima 2000's manual says that during timing adjustment one should unplug the throttle position sensor... Or it is not necessary ???
Aaahhh. The good old days. I wonder how many viewers have never had the opportunity or need to use a timing light. I’ll bet many learned something interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Awsome as Always. Reminded me of my younger days, when i worked in my dads shop. It must have been over 15 years since the last time i operated a timing light. Brings back alot of memories.😊
I first used a timing light working on a friend's 1973 Super Beetle when I was in high school. Brings back memories. Had to do this today for my own 2000 Nissan Altima after changing the distributor.
Old school! Love that Sun timing light. It's OK to advance the timing a bit beyond the manufacturer's specs for better power and efficiency if using quality gasoline :) Nice job, Cuba!
Yeah, I agree, advance it a little but he had it maxed out, whatever that is on here. This is his backup vehicle and doesn't use the best of anything on it. But he is religious with oil changes at least lol.
Your video reminded me that my old Sun timing light needs a new bulb and for the life of me I can not find one. It's nice to see that some cars can still be timed by an old school light.
Man! I know Radioshack used to carry those bulbs. There were 2 different styles, if u recall correctly. A "U" shaped one & a bar shaped. I wonder who would stock them now? Are you on Facebook, Wyatt? I wanted to plug your channel & "thank" you for the sticker from TST.
@wyattoneable, just a tip, you can even check timing on cars with coil on plug ignition systems in most cases if you put the inductive pickup over all three (or five) wires to the coil 😉 If your timing light is good enough, the inductance from the primary circuit will still trigger the timing light.👍
@@2secondslater never thought of that.... especially those people without a scope. But there must be some sort of external timing mark on the crank to truly know the relationship. Many newer cars no longer even have marks.... lol
@@CubasAutomotive true, and most newer vehicles have ECU controlled timing and "can't" be adjusted.... it is a handy trick for verification of coil triggering etc, have diagnosed skipped timing belts etc using this method. 👍
Yeah, sadly it is.. but I still see this, carbureted, and points & condenser. It's good to know for the older vintage of toys & equipment. 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
I thought I was the only one that still owned a timing light! I actually have 2 - one I had to buy at Checker Auto Parts in Phoenix when I moved out there for school, since I had left my Craftsman one at home in MA ... 20 years ago this week! Still have both of 'em. The Craftsman was handed down from my grandfather to my dad, and then from dad to me. Still need them for our Grand Marquis, and 940. Been a while since I've had to break them out, but they'll be ready when I need 'em. 😎 Nice job, Cuba! 👍👍 🍻
@@CubasAutomotive - Most of the stuff came from my grandfather - my dad had the ability, but didn't have the patience (sounds familiar, LOL!) so he spent his days in a factory - the mechanic skipped a generation. I've got my grandfather's toolbox from when he was a machinist at a local factory in the city - I need to break that one out and get it into the new shop now that I'm thinking about it. Lots of neat tools my grandpa made himself in there. He fixed Model T parts in his home garage right up until he passed. Stuff is in rough shape though, since it's been a mouse motel for the past 3 decades. Still glad I have it. My grandpa would be super proud if he could see my shop. He'd also be shaking his head at all the electronics, and tight spaces we deal with! 😁
@@SmittySmithsonite awww! That's awesome! I love to hear those kinds of stories! I wish I still had access to my ex friends Model T. One of the most interesting vehicles I've ever worked on, for sure. So therapeutic too! At least you have the tools, mouse motel or not! I'm also a HUGE fan of vintage tools. 😍😍
@@CubasAutomotive - Indeed they are! Neighbor has a BEAUTIFUL Model T truck tucked away in a garage on a separate part of his property - hasn't run in decades. I wanted to get it running for him, but that project unfortunately fell through the cracks of time. Hopefully the roof on that building is still intact, otherwise it'll go away fast. Maybe some day I can get on that, or maybe his daughter will. I'd hate to see it get destroyed by the elements. I'll have to video some of the ones I have. I've got a vintage Snap-On ratchet - to change direction, you shove the 1/2" drive mechanism through, and flip it around! Pretty neat. 😎
a year later but this is super helpful! ive taken mine (exact same vehicle) to guys who have no idea what to do. Wish you were around for me to take mine to you. But ill try this myself. thanks a bunch!
This is the type of comment I love reading. Puts a huge smile on my face... 😁 I hope to hear a follow-up and that you were successful! Thanks for your awesome comment 😀
@@CubasAutomotive of course! I'm going to try this on this coming Thursday or Saturday when I have time. I'll definitely be updating you here. People like you definitely deserve the love and respect! Talk to ya soon! 👌🚗🛠️
@@CubasAutomotive back to report! Had to go buy a timing light, but all went well! could barely see the mark but eventually found it and now all is good! You are amazing, and once again thanks for your great video :) didn't forget about you ;)
@@chrislee7222 that's freaking awesome 👌.... i was actually going to ask earlier today, to see how things went. Luckily timing lights aren't too expensive anymore and YOU were able to do it! Thanks for the update! 😁👏🏻
@@CubasAutomotive yeah it wasn't too expensive at all! Also I recommended a few of my car buddies over to your channel as well. Hopefully they can learn a thing or two from you too! much love and peace!
@@CubasAutomotive I tried sending you this the shutterfly link here guess it doesn't like it. If you email me at my gmail addy wziegmond at gmail dot com. I could email u the link. If you want to protect your privacy I understand completely. BTW I will let u know about the launch 431 I just ordered when I get it.
Hahaha.. yeah, I probably need the timing light once a month or so. But that's just my demographic, I suppose. Other shops around me see much newer. I'm not complaining, I like it all. Thanks for stopping by "Mech"! 😊🤗
nice work cuba! how many people would set it to the middle and ship! I still have my light still gets used with stuff like this another use for driveshaft balancing with the eva
Hey Cuba. Nicely done. I was going to ask if this had a spout connector/vacuum advance, or some way to set base timing but I see that's already been covered in the comments earlier. You could have advanced the timing a couple of degrees and run higher octane fuel but on a customers car, you did what's best. My '85 Z28 on the other hand is my toy to beat up so I'll try anything. lol. Great video Cuba. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY CUBA!!!!!
Awww! Thanks so much for the kind words! This customer wouldn't switch to the higher octane for sure. Although he's religious with his oil changes. This was his father's car and kept for sentimental value, as well as a backup for the family. Minimum is spent as he has 5 vehicles total. I don't blame him. I try to do what's best for the customer. Thanks for stopping by! 😊😊🤗🤗
@@CubasAutomotive cool! Haven't done points in some time but use a timing light almost every second day, that's a bonus with working on classic cars 🤘 My apprentice didn't even know what a timing light was before I started working at the current place I work at.
@@2secondslater lucky you! Classic cars!😍 I'd love to do that, at least here & there... what's the oldest you've worked on? Absolutely awesome that you are able to keep it going, as far as continuing the use of old technology and passing that knowledge on! 😊👍
@@CubasAutomotive usually the oldest cars are 30's model hotrods but also get to work on lot's of 60's to 70's model vehicles ie XY Falcon GTHO's, Mini Coopers, Camaros and Chargers etc and my own car is a 1970 VG Hardtop . Most of the work I do on the daily is on late model stuff though, a good mix 👍
No sir, not on this thing. Some Fords, the SPOUT had to be disconnected. . GM, a similar wire for electronic advancement. Excellent question! For this breed of Nissan, only have it operating temperature... & of course no emission issues or vacuum leak skewing RPM.
Great question! That's all due to service info. There are marks on the harmonic balancer as well, but service info is much easier to read. I just compared the info to the harmonic balancer and made sure the info I had matched correctly. I'll see if I can post a link, so you can see better what I mean.
Yes, to both questions. He's on the other side of the state but we know each other. Great guy! Yes, very smart, and still eager to learn. I'll be seeing him again at the end of May at Rosedale Tech, God willing. ... all this virus nonsense and such. Truly hoping that it blows over sooner than later.
I don't recall that. Pumping does nothing, correct, but holding the pedal to the floor cuts injector pulse... so it clears any flooded condition. Maybe he was doing that? Remember, he does not know much about vehicles. So there's that. Lol
