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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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Question Can't find timing mark

I just checked the timing on my 1989 F-150 5.0. I can't seem to find the timing mark with the light. I marked it in white before I started. She has a slight rough idle and wanted to confirm timing. I found no vacuum leaks also.
If by chance the timing could be out 180, how can she run so well? I figured that if its out that much, she wouldnt run at all.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. I like to do as much of my own repairs as I can.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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Are you sure you're timing light is on the number one cylnder. It wouldn't run if it was 180 degrees off.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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Yes, timing light is on #1 cyl.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by the_sharkster
I just checked the timing on my 1989 F-150 5.0. I can't seem to find the timing mark with the light. I marked it in white before I started. She has a slight rough idle and wanted to confirm timing. I found no vacuum leaks also.
If by chance the timing could be out 180, how can she run so well? I figured that if its out that much, she wouldnt run at all.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. I like to do as much of my own repairs as I can.
Pull the SPOUT out before you time it with a light.
 
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