clockwise to advance timing

Conman · 08-08-2002, 06:28 AM

This is a quote from Mr. 5.0 in a thread called "spark plugs are white! running lean? how to adjust timing?"

"Move the distributor counter-clockwise to advance and when the timing mark and the pointer align at 12, 14 BTDC or whatever you choose"

I got my hands on a timing light and decided to play with it some. I marked off 10, 12, 14, and 16 BTDC with white model paint and started

Here is my question: I turned the distibutor CLOCKWISE to advance the timing. According to Mr 5.0 and my manual I should have turned it Counter-clockwise to advance it. Were the Speed Densities different or what is going on here
when I checked the timing before I started it was at 8° and I advanced it to about 12°, any more and I get detonation. The car runs great now. I'm just curious as to why I had to turn it the other way

Dark_5.0 · 08-08-2002, 07:32 AM

All I can tell you is I turned mine clockwise to advance it.

PKRWUD · 08-08-2002, 08:08 AM

Perhaps Jim was mistaken then, I don't know, but Ford V8 engine distributor rotation is counter-clockwise, which means to advance the ignition timing, you rotate the distributor clockwise.

Take care,
~Chris

briand · 08-08-2002, 09:35 AM

definatley clockwise to advance

Conman · 08-08-2002, 09:55 AM

alright well that makes sense

It doesn't really matter because the timing light doesn't lie and as soon as you turn it either way you know what you are doing

I was just wondering if I was mentally retarded

PKRWUD · 08-08-2002, 11:10 AM

Well, having never met you personally, I can't vouch for your mental stability, but you were on top of this one.

Take care,
~Chris

08-08-2002, 06:28 AM	#1
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	clockwise to advance timing This is a quote from Mr. 5.0 in a thread called "spark plugs are white! running lean? how to adjust timing?" "Move the distributor counter-clockwise to advance and when the timing mark and the pointer align at 12, 14 BTDC or whatever you choose" I got my hands on a timing light and decided to play with it some. I marked off 10, 12, 14, and 16 BTDC with white model paint and started Here is my question: I turned the distibutor CLOCKWISE to advance the timing. According to Mr 5.0 and my manual I should have turned it Counter-clockwise to advance it. Were the Speed Densities different or what is going on here when I checked the timing before I started it was at 8° and I advanced it to about 12°, any more and I get detonation. The car runs great now. I'm just curious as to why I had to turn it the other way __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

08-08-2002, 07:32 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	All I can tell you is I turned mine clockwise to advance it. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

08-08-2002, 08:08 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Perhaps Jim was mistaken then, I don't know, but Ford V8 engine distributor rotation is counter-clockwise, which means to advance the ignition timing, you rotate the distributor clockwise. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

08-08-2002, 09:35 AM	#4
briand Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Jackson, LA Posts: 264	definatley clockwise to advance __________________ GT-40X heads(58cc), Cobra upper and lower, 75 mm Bullet, Moroso fenderwell induction, FRPP 65mm TB, 24# injectors, black magic electric fan, phenolic spacer, 1.7 crane cobra roller rockers, crane 2031, BBK 1 5/8 equal length hearders, 2.5 inch off road pipe, 2.5 flowmaster catback, FMS 3.55 gears, T5-Z transmission, FRPP aluminum driveshaft, svo heavy duty clutch, mcleod bullet proff bellhousing, BBK adjustable cluth quadrant, hurst billet shifter, lakewood subframes, BBK strut tower brace, BBK 2pt lower cross bar, FMS 190 lph fuel pump, crane ps91 coil, FMS street pulleys, and 300+ race wires. All thanks goes to my wife sheri, jason, jeff, robby, my dad and all others you helped contribute. most importantly GOD!!!

08-08-2002, 09:55 AM	#5
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	alright well that makes sense It doesn't really matter because the timing light doesn't lie and as soon as you turn it either way you know what you are doing I was just wondering if I was mentally retarded __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

08-08-2002, 11:10 AM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Well, having never met you personally, I can't vouch for your mental stability, but you were on top of this one. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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