reset timing, have a problem..
 

Ok guys, my dilemma is my timing has'nt been checked in a while, and my track times slowed a bit, last time i had a friend advance it he did a good job, well i tried it myself and im doing something wrong? well my first test resulted in major pinging, i backed it off and it helped a bit, has good power, but im doing this with 93 octane and it is HOT! out here, like 90+degrees..

But what is the fixed pointer on the timing indicator? is it the part that says time? or the little groove or c shaped notched in the indicator? if you know what my stupid question is help!! thnx, dont worry i wont put the timing light on the coil wire lol!

But is it alright to hook my timing light to the #1 cyldr on the distributor? and can i pull the spout while the car is running?

sorry about a 100 questions..

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90 lx coupe: Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil,advncd ignition,3-core radiatr, FMS alum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs, 3chbr flows.
Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks)
Best mph: 98.17
Best 60': 1.9607

next mods: subframes, mac h-pipe

I always remove the SPOUT after the car is started....I also put the clamp at the distributor.
How high are you trying to go???
12* should be fine.
The pointer is the right side, or tip of the indicator (like a shield on top of the balancer)
If you do this and still have a problem...gap your plugs down.about .045"



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4.10's,long tubes & 75 shot...Goes 12.50's
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11's coming soon!!!!
Heads,intake and cam are all here

I think thats it, its the plug gap, thanx, and im trying to go to 12* its only allowing me to stay stock it seems.

Ok, i got it right, i just drove around the block, actually went to get a beer, but i set it at 12-13 and it has noticable response, i was way off, i had it about 20* yikes!! i was going down the street like a can of marbles, but the power is back, i appreciate your help nosnotch, and hope you see some low 11's soon.
Now im gonna plan a track run friday, throw on my pullies and hope for a consistent 13.8-90's @98-99 or maybe wednsday when the imports meet up there http://www.mustangworks.com/msgboard/biggrin.gif

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90 lx coupe: Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil,advncd ignition,3-core radiatr, FMS alum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs, 3chbr flows.
Best time: 13.9116(on 225/60/15 firehawks)
Best mph: 98.17
Best 60': 1.9607

next mods: subframes, mac h-pipe