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Oct 20, 2006 | 10:53 PM

juju_49

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ignition timing

I have a 1996 F150 4.9L, I was wondering if you can adjust your igniton timing or is it controlled by the computer?

Oct 21, 2006 | 12:18 AM

desperado_18_2000

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I belive its adjustable, but you have to remove the "spout" connector (I think OBD-IV still had these) and then hook up your timing light like normal. Just remember to connect the spout connector again, or your timing won't advance as the computer controls it.

Good luck.

Oct 21, 2006 | 04:49 PM

optikal illushun

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base timing is the one setting u can adjust, 10* BTDC...

Oct 21, 2006 | 07:08 PM

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juju you have obd II and you can bump the timing between 10 and 12 degrees. 10 degrees is stock.

Oct 22, 2006 | 03:59 PM

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Whats the best way of seeing what the timing is at now??

Oct 22, 2006 | 04:00 PM

optikal illushun

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Ask the truck nicely

Borrow a timing light...

Oct 22, 2006 | 04:45 PM

juju_49

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Thanks for the info I'll give it a try

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Oct 26, 2006 | 07:03 PM

wrenches&beers

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Is there some performance advantage to bumping your timing on the 4.9L ?

Do you have a best case setting in mind?

I used to do it in my '71 Satellite's 318 but I always timed that by ear anyway.