I hooked up my timing light and inserted my paperl clip into the little slots like it shows in the picture. My timing was at 10 degrees TDC. I took the paper clip out and it was still 10 degrees TDC. Could it be my paper clip was not doing its job?

Jack

 

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Possible. Try using something that fits tighter. I stuff a piece of wire in there (nice tight fit). FYI, my timing usually moves about 2* when the jumper is removed.

 

Good way to see if you have a connection is to see if the check engine light is blinking with the connector in.

 

thanks for the information. I did not check for the check engine light blinking. Theres grease in the fittings so I could not tell if the clip was in the correct place.

 

can you explain how to adjust the TPS? Thanks

 

I could do a write-up of it, but 4crawler has a good one.
http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTricks/TPS/index.shtml

If you have a V6, you need to apply vacuum to the throttle opener as well, described in the FSM.
http://personal.utulsa.edu/~nathan-b...93throttle.pdf