86 Bronco timing
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
86 Bronco timing
What is the spout connector on an 86 Bronco with the 302 engine? I'm trying to help my brother adjust his timing and the tag on the radiator says to "disconnect the spout connector" and then "set timing to 10 degrees BTDC". Can someone tell me what and where this electrical connection is?
Thanks,
Scott
Thanks,
Scott
FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 161,999
Likes: 75
From: 3rd Rock
...Welcome to Ford Truck Enthusiasts!
Take a moment to read the Guidelines, it will help you to navigate through and understand this site.
Nice first post, jump in and help out...very cool~!~
We are happy you have chosen the best source for Fords!
Enjoy FTE....and
JOIN CLUB FTE -SUPPORT THE FORUMS!
…..See you on the boards.
Take a moment to read the Guidelines, it will help you to navigate through and understand this site.
Nice first post, jump in and help out...very cool~!~
We are happy you have chosen the best source for Fords!
Enjoy FTE....and
JOIN CLUB FTE -SUPPORT THE FORUMS!
…..See you on the boards.
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 693
Likes: 0
From: Hoboken, NJ...
On my 1993 w/302 the SPOUT connector is located just below the left side (thats the drivers side if your in the USA, or the right side if your standing in front of the truck looking at the engine bay) hood hinge.....right next to the ECU and ABS TEST ports....like almost at the fire wall.
SPOUT is a acronym for something.....but I just cant remember what this early in the AM
SPOUT is a acronym for something.....but I just cant remember what this early in the AM
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 326
Likes: 0
From: Merryland
Lead Driver
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 9,182
Likes: 12
From: Gateway to the West
SPOUT = SPark OUTput shorting jumper. On a truck of that vintage its going to be somewhere in the vicinity of the TFI (ignition module) mounted to the side of the distributor casting. Its a small grey "plug" with two wires of the same color (YEL/LT. GRN in this case I believe. Later models were PNK) extending from it. Removing it removes "SPark OUTput" signal from the EEC computer. (Its like removing the vacuum advance line on an older distributor). With the SPOUT signal interrupted, the engine will run at "base timing" which is set by the position of the distributor. Releasing the disty. clamp and turning the disty. will adjust the timing up or down. With a timing light you can make certain the "base timing" is 10 degrees BTDC (Before Top Dead Center).
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The engine MUST be warmed up to operating temperature with the SPOUT connector in place BEFORE you shut the engine off and remove the connector. Not warming the engine ahead of time will cause nothing but headaches because everything changes as the engine warms up.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The engine MUST be warmed up to operating temperature with the SPOUT connector in place BEFORE you shut the engine off and remove the connector. Not warming the engine ahead of time will cause nothing but headaches because everything changes as the engine warms up.
Last edited by greystreak92; Sep 6, 2005 at 10:57 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
brendo613
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Dec 28, 2011 04:25 PM
wilevel2
Small Block V8 (221, 260, 289, 5.0/302, 5.8/351W)
2
Feb 13, 2007 12:47 AM
fishingboy
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Nov 1, 2002 07:54 AM
vintagerider53
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Aug 29, 2002 02:34 PM
