I want 14* of timing, what do I do? Need step-by-step info.
 

OK, I have a timing gun & need the know-how
for setting my timing to 14*, could you guys or gals give me step-by-step instructions please
Im going to work on my car & try to finish sanding, then polish it, & once it gos on i want to advance the timing to 14*
thanks

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1988 Mustang GT, T-5
No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe (Sounds Mean), K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box, Removed air silendcer), 198.9 rwhp @4200 (235 Motor!!), 285 lbs-ft @2900 (336 Motor!!!).

It's really pretty simple.
1) Start engine, warm it up.
2) Connect the timing light to #1 cylinder.
3) Pull the plug out of the SPOUT connector - it's hanging in the harness that plugs into the front of your distributor.
4) Loosen the 1/2" bolt that at the base of your distributor that locks it in place.
5) Point the timing light down at the left side of the harmonic balancer and turn the distributor clockwise to advance, counter-clockwise to retard, until the timing pointer lines up with the marks on the balancer that indicate 14. Each mark is two degrees, so two marks to the right of the "10" would be 14. You might have to clean and mark the point before starting all this if your marks are dirty or rusted.
6) Disconnect the timing light, plug the SPOUT connector back in and drive it. If it pings, back it off a degree at a time till it stops.

thanks withamc
Ill hopefully do that tomorrow if i can get that http://www.mustangworks.com/interact...d/rolleyes.gifhard-to-sand-all-the-junk-off intake finished.

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1988 Mustang GT, T-5
No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe (Sounds Mean), K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box, Removed air silendcer), 198.9 rwhp @4200 (235 Motor!!), 285 lbs-ft @2900 (336 Motor!!!).

Uh....yeah and what ever you do DON'T PUT THE 3rd CLAMP FROM THE TIMING LIGHT ON THE COIL WIRE! Some bone head posted here and he did just that. Jeez. Some people just are not fit to breed. http://www.mustangworks.com/interact...rd/biggrin.gif

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86 GT T-tops, AOD, B&M shift kit and hammer shifter, ROH wheels, K&N, Timing,MAC headers, 2.5 off road H, 2.5 American Thunder, 87 spindles, rear disc,SS lines, BBK 1.5, poly bushings, Steeda G-trac and subs, Strut bar.
"DRIVE LIKE YOU STOLE IT!"