timing help

89hatchbackGT · 04-15-2002, 07:55 PM

Ok, i know i'm supposed to line up my timing mark with the timing light. What i don't know is where i'm supposed to line them up at.

fiveohpatrol · 04-15-2002, 08:24 PM

You will have a pointer mounted towards the passenger side over the top of the balancer.
Line up the flat side of this pointer with the timing mark that you would like to set it at.

remember to pull the spout connector before you set the timing.

hope this helps,
-Drew

89hatchbackGT · 04-16-2002, 01:24 PM

ok thanks

Mustang_289 · 04-16-2002, 03:26 PM

We're getting ready to set the timing on our stang as we had to yank the distributor to replace a bad induction pickup. Where is the "spout connector " so I can disconnect? What do you guys recommend setting the timing at for a pure stock 88GT with headers, and a few other boltons like underdrive pullies. Should I set it at 14?

Shogun · 04-16-2002, 03:41 PM

the spout connector is on the same wiring harness as the connection for the distributor, it's located about 5 inches back from the main dist. connection. it is a small plastic plug that must be removed when setting base timing. I would guess 14 is plenty, However I wouldn't go much more than that though.

RdRunnr · 04-16-2002, 03:44 PM

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Originally posted by Mustang_289
We're getting ready to set the timing on our stang as we had to yank the distributor to replace a bad induction pickup. Where is the "spout connector " so I can disconnect? What do you guys recommend setting the timing at for a pure stock 88GT with headers, and a few other boltons like underdrive pullies. Should I set it at 14?

If you plan to run 93 octane gas all the time, you should be able to bump it up to 16 or so. Start there and see if it detonates. If it does, drop it down. I know people that have been able to run as high as 18 base without any problems n/a.

04-15-2002, 07:55 PM	#1
89hatchbackGT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 44	timing help Ok, i know i'm supposed to line up my timing mark with the timing light. What i don't know is where i'm supposed to line them up at. __________________ Http://www.geocities.com/stang89gt2000 I like an escalator because an escalator can never break. It can only become stairs. There'd never be an escalator out of order sign, only escalator temporarily stairs-sorry for the inconvenience sign. --Mitch Hedberg

04-15-2002, 08:24 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	You will have a pointer mounted towards the passenger side over the top of the balancer. Line up the flat side of this pointer with the timing mark that you would like to set it at. remember to pull the spout connector before you set the timing. hope this helps, -Drew __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

04-16-2002, 01:24 PM	#3
89hatchbackGT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 44	ok thanks __________________ Http://www.geocities.com/stang89gt2000 I like an escalator because an escalator can never break. It can only become stairs. There'd never be an escalator out of order sign, only escalator temporarily stairs-sorry for the inconvenience sign. --Mitch Hedberg

04-16-2002, 03:41 PM	#5
Shogun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 86	spout the spout connector is on the same wiring harness as the connection for the distributor, it's located about 5 inches back from the main dist. connection. it is a small plastic plug that must be removed when setting base timing. I would guess 14 is plenty, However I wouldn't go much more than that though. __________________ Proud RHC member #99 1990 Mustang GT Trick Flow heads,F303,Mac cold air,FMS 65mm tb,73mm ma,FMS 1.6,GT-40 intake,MSD igintion,NOS Big Shot@150,Mac equal shorties,Mac h-pipe,American Thunder flows,Centerforce dual friction,TTC 3550,alm drive shaft, 3.73's, HPM subframes, k-member brace, strut tower brace.. amongst others.

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04-16-2002, 03:26 PM	#4
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	We're getting ready to set the timing on our stang as we had to yank the distributor to replace a bad induction pickup. Where is the "spout connector " so I can disconnect? What do you guys recommend setting the timing at for a pure stock 88GT with headers, and a few other boltons like underdrive pullies. Should I set it at 14?