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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 11:09 AM
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timing mark scale ?
Cant find the timing mark scale on 1989 F250 w/5.8L and auto trans. Please help...Thanks
 
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 11:17 AM
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The pointer is on the front of the engine (passenger side). The numbers are on the balancer. Is that what you want to know? Don’t forget to warm up the engine and remove the spout connector.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 11:32 AM
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THANK YOU
That was exactly what I wanted to know..THANK YOU VERY MUCH...
 
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Smile WOW, I wish mine was so clean
THANKS.. You're right,but I don't think mine is so clean
 
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Get a silver sharpie and mark what you’re setting the base timing to. That’s what I had to do.
 
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Smile Never thought of that
Thanks, I didn't think of a sharpie,great idea...
 
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Another tip to make the marks visible, first clean up the surface with some fine sandpaper and then rub it with chalk which will naturally fill in the marks.
 
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Thanks for all the tips,I went with the sharpie idea,it worked great
 
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