That requires some one that has an OBD2 engine scanner and KNOWS how to use it. The timing is electronic controlled. You can set the base timing by ear.
In order to set the timing on a 98 Chevy 350 vortex, you have to time with a scan tool that will let you set timing. Or let garage do it
The only way to set the timing is with a OBDII engine scanner. You CANNOT use a timing light. The timing is computor controlled.
It requires an engine scanner to set the timing on that year engine.
The timing is set on a 98 Chevy Silverado 1500 5.7L by aligning the cam sprocket with the timing chain markings. The engine's computer will then make adjustments on the fly for any additional timing changes needed.
That requires an engine scanner.
That requires an OBD2 engine scanner to set the timing.
That is automatically controlled by the ECM. Yes that is true, but if you have removed are moved the distributor then it requires an engine scanner to set the timing. and then the computer will take over from there.
There is no more timing marks for a 98 vortec you have to go off marks on distribitor & use a scanner. You are setting cam timing
chain
torque specs 350 Chevy heads65 lbs
You can set it good enough by ear to make it run. But to get the timing right you must use an OBDII engine scanner. You can no longer use a timing light.
It has a timing chain that requires no maintenance.