timeing a 4.9L
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timeing a 4.9L
hi just trying to get my new distibutor in and I cant figure out how to set the timeing there's no mark's on the harmonic damper that I can see but there
is a "U" shaped notch(in the harmonic damper) any help.
truck is a 95 F150 4.9L 5speed 4X4
mod's I know this may be engine specific but I thought this forum may have a faster response.
is a "U" shaped notch(in the harmonic damper) any help.
truck is a 95 F150 4.9L 5speed 4X4
mod's I know this may be engine specific but I thought this forum may have a faster response.
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Here's what you do:
Start the engine and warm it up. Shut it off, and hook up the light. Then remove the spout connector - it's a little grey plug in the wiring near the distributor. It disables the computer-controlled advance.
Use the timing marks on the passenger side. The ones on the driver's side are there to confuse you. No, really.
Move the distributor around until you get the timing you want - usually 10 BTDC. Shut it down, put the spout back on and you're done.
Start the engine and warm it up. Shut it off, and hook up the light. Then remove the spout connector - it's a little grey plug in the wiring near the distributor. It disables the computer-controlled advance.
Use the timing marks on the passenger side. The ones on the driver's side are there to confuse you. No, really.
Move the distributor around until you get the timing you want - usually 10 BTDC. Shut it down, put the spout back on and you're done.
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