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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 12:48 AM
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Timing

I got a 1992 Ford F250 with the 5.0 EFI and E4OD auto transmission. I was wondering about checking the ignition timing in it. I see the emissions tag on the hood with the info for what it needs to be set at but I'm not sure if it's adjustable. I read in my Haynes repair manual about how to do it and unhook the Spout connector and what not, but then I seen somewhere else that it's NOT able to be adjusted and shouldn't be attempted. Which Is true? I'm confused haha
 
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 01:59 AM
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Yes you can adjust your timing. Its a very common thing to bump the timing up on these trucks for a little more power.

There are quite a bit of threads on this topic.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...archid=2927381
 
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