(help) timing ??????????????????

Robert_5_liter · 10-28-2001, 05:03 PM

I Checked the timing on my 95 cobra today and i removed the spout connector like i should and checked and it only showed 4 Degrees inital timing it has never been changed since new where should it be set to?????????????????????????? (WTF) I thought they were supposed to be set at 10 Degrees initial.

Rob

GA. BOY · 10-28-2001, 06:32 PM

10-12 degrees initial is about right rob. that should give you 30-34 total.

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81 fox body
302
7.56 1/8 @ 88mph
1.58 60 ft.

lx mike · 10-28-2001, 09:07 PM

it is supposed to be but sometime it isn't as you have found out bumb it to about 12-14 and see how it runs then.

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Mike's LX

stanger8172 · 10-28-2001, 10:25 PM

I have mine set at 13 and it can't idle any lower than 1000rpm's.

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'91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties, 2 1/2" off road H-pipe, Summit 2 1/2" catback, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator

10-28-2001, 05:03 PM	#1
Robert_5_liter Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ohio, lorain usa Posts: 32	(help) timing ?????????????????? I Checked the timing on my 95 cobra today and i removed the spout connector like i should and checked and it only showed 4 Degrees inital timing it has never been changed since new where should it be set to?????????????????????????? (WTF) I thought they were supposed to be set at 10 Degrees initial. Rob

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10-28-2001, 06:32 PM	#2
GA. BOY Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: doerun, ga. usa Posts: 3	10-12 degrees initial is about right rob. that should give you 30-34 total. ------------------ 81 fox body 302 7.56 1/8 @ 88mph 1.58 60 ft.

10-28-2001, 09:07 PM	#3
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	it is supposed to be but sometime it isn't as you have found out bumb it to about 12-14 and see how it runs then. ------------------ Mike's LX

10-28-2001, 10:25 PM	#4
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	I have mine set at 13 and it can't idle any lower than 1000rpm's. ------------------ '91 LX convertible , T-5,Centerforce Dual Friction, FMS adjustable cable w/quadrant, ported/polished/milled E7 heads, 1.6rr, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties, 2 1/2" off road H-pipe, Summit 2 1/2" catback, March Performance Pulleys and A/C Eliminator