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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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Manual I have says for my motor 351M W/ AC timing marks are to be viewed from the left and not the right. Called a mechanic he says he never heard of this for a ford motor. Anyone know?
 
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bubba...,

The ignition timing (BTDC/ATDC) is read from the passenger side of the motor (at least that's where I always take readings) near the pulleys.

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what kinda mechanic is this that doesn't know about a 351M?
 
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Your manual might be referring to where the timing marks appear relative to the pointer. The left edge of the pointer is the reference point, not the right edge.
 
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