timing issues

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jun 3, 2011 | 07:16 AM

#16

amosmoses

Thread Starter

Freshman User

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 41

Likes: 0

ok thanks. ill give that a try. just wondering though, whats the point in puting the paper in the spark plug hole if i just going to turn it to TDC before i time it ?
i have the balancer cleaned and im 99.9% sure i have the base timing set right to 10 btdc and it idles fine right around 800 900 even when its warmed up or when i start it cold.

Jun 3, 2011 | 08:46 AM

#17

lew52

Postmaster

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 4,558

Likes: 2

If the timing was 180 off the truck wouldn't run , have you checked the spout yet , it seems the only problem you have is that the computer is not advancing the timing with the spout in.....

Jun 3, 2011 | 11:41 AM

#18

1992ford302

Freshman User

Joined: Jun 2011

Posts: 33

Likes: 0

the paper is to make sure it is on the compression stroke and the motor would run if it was 180 out it would just be off and choking up, it was worth a try.

Jun 3, 2011 | 08:02 PM

#19

amosmoses

Thread Starter

Freshman User

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 41

Likes: 0

thanks for the help guys. still not sure on this thing though. i don't think thers anything wrong with the spout, ive tried jumping it with a piece of wire and still no change.. any other ideas?

Jun 4, 2011 | 07:23 AM

#20

lew52

Postmaster

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 4,558

Likes: 2

Im not a wiring expert , but i would look at some wiring diagrams and have a good look at the wiring for the spout and the computer for the timing advance , sounds like something got damaged in the fire.....Lew

Jun 4, 2011 | 09:39 AM

#21

bashby

Post Fiend

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 7,437

Likes: 4

From: Charles Town, W bygod Va

It's possible that you have a code in the computer and its running at base timing because of it. Go to Fordfuelinjection.com .... it will show you how to retrieve codes.

Jun 8, 2011 | 10:00 AM

#22

amosmoses

Thread Starter

Freshman User

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 41

Likes: 0

hey thanks for all the advise guys, i think i finaly got this figured out. i got some codes from the computer and 1 was about the spout so i replaced the plug and its been running great. idles a little fast but i think i can adjust that out. thanks again