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Old May 28, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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How do u advance timing.

How do u advance the timing on a 92 302, for a little extra performance.
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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and how much farther from stock should i advance it thanks.
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Get a timing light, start the engine and connect the light to #1 plug wire. Pull the spout(a small jumper near the TFI module on the wiring harness), and aim the light at the timing marks on the crank pulley. Stock is 10deg BTDC, you may get away with 12-13deg total before detonation under load becomes a problem on 87 octane. Test the motor under heavy load after making an adjustment and listen for pinging, if you get any retard the timing some.
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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if you wanna run 91 or 92 octane, you can push it to 15-16deg, thats what I run on my mustang and It doesnt ping.
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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im just running 87 octane, thanks guys ill give it go tomorrow.
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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increasing the timing gives u a little snappier throttle am i right?
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Gives you a little bit of everything.
 
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Old May 29, 2007 | 06:58 AM
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the spout in the location u described does it have a like grey colored end?
 
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is this it on the pic

 
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Old May 29, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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Yup. that's the little bugger...
 
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i got my timing advanced, can notice a little improvment, my exhaust does sound diffrent at idleing. i dont have any spark knock so i must have it set right.
 
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Old May 30, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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How do you adjust the timing? Do you just spin the distributor cap? Does advancing timing do anything to gas mileage?
 
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