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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 04:16 PM
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what a difference, timing

so i've been driving my truck (96 f150 302/4r70w) daily for a few months now, it's always felt sluggish. i broke out the timing light today, and no wonder, po had the timing set at 3* ! i bumped it to 12* , put the spout back in and took it for a quick drive, man what a difference. i can't believe i did't check it before.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2023 | 04:35 PM
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Mpg should be a fair bit better as well now
 
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Old Jul 28, 2023 | 11:20 AM
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I’m guessing the PO set the timing with the spout installed.
 
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