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Ask the Expert: Why do I need special tools for setting cam timing on many of today's engines?
Q: Why do I need special tools for setting cam timing on many of today’s engines?
A: Engines in today’s vehicles are very different from engines in the past. Remember when an engine had a carburetor, points, condenser and a distributor? With the use of a tachometer, dwell meter and a timing light you could have it running pretty smoothly. As emissions and fuel mileage requirements became tighter the engine design had to change also. Carburetors have been replaced with fuel injectors...
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