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Ignition timing?
I have an 88 f250 351w and i was going to check the timing on it but dont know what degree it should be. Could anyone help me?
 
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10 deg BTDC , a little advance like 12 should be ok , don't forget to pull the spout when setting the base timing....
 
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Just in case you need a little more info: Fuel Injection Technical Library » Setting the timing
 
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