How do I adjust my timing?
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How do I adjust my timing?
So I have recieved all of my tune-up parts from Rockauto and this weekend is the big tune-up weekend; my first tune-up. I will be replacing plugs, wires, dist cap & rotor, PCV valve, and fuel filter.
Now I have seen time and time again that the timing must be adjusted after putting in the new parts, but I have absolutely no clue how to do this. I do know that we have a timing light from when my dad used to work on cars, but he passed away two years ago so he's not here to tell me how to use it. I literally have on clue where to even start (except I know I need to remove the SPOUT
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Also, does anyone know the torque spec on my spark plugs?
-Chris
Now I have seen time and time again that the timing must be adjusted after putting in the new parts, but I have absolutely no clue how to do this. I do know that we have a timing light from when my dad used to work on cars, but he passed away two years ago so he's not here to tell me how to use it. I literally have on clue where to even start (except I know I need to remove the SPOUT
). Also, does anyone know the torque spec on my spark plugs?
-Chris
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connect the timing light to number 1 plug and power wires to battery.
remove spout and see if at 10 degrees.
if not loosen distributer and turn slightly until at 10 degrees.
look up specs in your manual that you should have but i rarely use one on the plugs.
use anti sieze on the plugs before installing.
remove spout and see if at 10 degrees.
if not loosen distributer and turn slightly until at 10 degrees.
look up specs in your manual that you should have but i rarely use one on the plugs.
use anti sieze on the plugs before installing.
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I never knew to adjust timing w/ tune up. Mine is still set at whatever Ford set it at in 96. I can say I never had any luck with plug wires other than Ford units. The nice Bosch wires held out the best of the aftermarket, but they eventually acted up too. Does this sound weird to anyone?
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Originally Posted by 96150xlt
I never knew to adjust timing w/ tune up. Mine is still set at whatever Ford set it at in 96. I can say I never had any luck with plug wires other than Ford units. The nice Bosch wires held out the best of the aftermarket, but they eventually acted up too. Does this sound weird to anyone?
Checking your timing at a tune-up is fairly common....but lots of folks don't have timing lights. If it runs good after a tune-up...it's probly ok. Usually you'll know if the timing has jumped.
Ford Racing 9mm wires are highly recommended by many here. So much so that I am going to get a set and put them on mine. As for "holding up" if you keep them off the heat and keep them from getting oil on them they last longer. I've seen plug wires run laying on the block and valve covers and they aren't designed for that.
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Timing will probably be fine with just changing rotor and cap on the Distributor, but if you change out the whole distributor, It's a must.
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Yeah I finished the tune-up yesterday and the truck fired right up and ran just fine, so I didn't worry about the timing. Thanks for the help guys.
-Chris
-Chris
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