"spout" remove for timing

[BCM]

I tried timing my 6 the other day. Nothing worked really. Someone said to pull the "spout". I asked him what is that? He said it was a 2 wire electrical connection that overrides changes in the timing by the computer.

Where do I find that connector? He said it was near the "module". OK where is the "module" and perhaps I will find it. Any color to the wires?

I did mark the 10 degree mark with nail polish so I could see the mark while timing it. But I need to locate the "spout" or 2 pin connector, any help?

It is on a 96 F150 300 six.

Thanx.

[flipklos]

In the late 80's ford used a "thin film" distributor. it had a small black clip on a lead coming off the distributor. to set timing you pulled the clip and rotated the distributor. once you found your sweet spot (all this was done at idle) you replaced the clip. the clip to my understanding was the bypass for electronic advance. I cant honestly remember if my 96 had one. If so itll be on the wireing harness to the distributor.

[73f100shortbed]

Some are located on inner fender. The last Bronco I timed had it near the master cylinder on fender.

Look for something like this:

[BCM]

Originally Posted by 73f100shortbed

Some are located on inner fender. The last Bronco I timed had it near the master cylinder on fender.

Look for something like this:

Hey thanx a bunch, I found that thing right where you said on the fender right by the master cylinder, and the "module"..it looks identical to your picture.


So the idea is to inplug this, start timing it 10 degrees or so, then plug it back in and test drive. Keep doing this pattern, advancing the timing a little bit at a time until just before preignition/knock occurs?

Just want to make sure.

[80broncoman]

I am not 100% sure but I have been told the procedure is to start the vehicle and warm it up. Shut it off and unplug the spout connecter. Start and set timing. Then shut it off and plug the connecter back in.
I don't know it that is truely required but it works fine when done that way.

[73f100shortbed]

Originally Posted by BCM

So the idea is to inplug this, start timing it 10 degrees or so, then plug it back in and test drive. Keep doing this pattern, advancing the timing a little bit at a time until just before preignition/knock occurs?

Just want to make sure.

With a timing light and spout connector removed set timing to what it calls for, 10 degrees BTDC or whatever manual or sticker under hood says by moving distributor, then lock it down, plug spout connector back and you should be good to go. Also warm up engine like Broncoman says.