Timing Issues on a 97

[skeeter1949]

I recently reaquired a 97 Miata that I had sold to my son-in-law 10 years ago. When I got it back it was in sad shape, but he had previously had the crank position sensor, timing belt and water pump changed out at a garge in Irving. After he got it back it still did not run right so he just parked it and let it set for over a year. I just got it back from him, and have started to try and get it back in running condition. The car was throwing a OBDII code of P01345, and as the cam position sensor was previously changed, I assumed it was a faulty cam sensor. I have replace the plugs, wires, fuel filter, fuel pump and the Camshaft position sensor. There in lies my problem, in replacing the CAS, I have gotten the timing off now, and don't know how to get it correct. Can anyone tell me how to get it in timing, or know(short of the Mazda dealer) of a reputable shop in the Arlington, Grand Prairie area that can get it running. I really appreciate any help.

Thanks

[trickyrix]

Do you have a Haynes manual? That would walk you through setting the timing better than I could. Step One: go buy a cheapo timing light at VatoZone or equivalent.

[sammm]

Does it start and run? Hard to set the timing without a light. Don't forget to jump TEN/GND first.

http://www.miata.net/garage/ignition.html#timing

[Rogue]

There is not that much adjustment in the CAS for it not to run.
Center the CAS and it should start and run fairly well.
I'd say there is something else.
Non-miata familiar shops (even Dealer) often do more damage than good. (IE I fix a lot of stupid crap)

[black roadster]

Non-miata familiar shops (even Dealer) often do more damage than good. (IE I fix a lot of stupid crap)

Yup. Same here.

[skeeter1949]

Thanks to all. I appreciate all resposes. I"ve done a lot of research and know how to proceed now. Been a long time since I had this Miata, and I was rather upset when I saw it present condition. Lots of work to do, but I looking forward to it. Again thanks.