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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Changing Base timing

How do i change the base timing for my 92 5.0?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 06:18 PM
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to check it you need to remove the spout and use a timing light.

it should be set at 10 degrees btdc.

i am not going to get into the advancing the base timing argument with anyone this week.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Please be more specific. No detail is too obvious for me.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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I believe the computer controls the timing advancement.
Can I ask why you would need to change your base timing?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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you need to buy a manual.

or do a search on timing, this has been covered a thousand times.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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I've done a search
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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just scroll down on the opening page for the other post on timing.

i can't make it any easier than that.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
you need to buy a manual.

or do a search on timing, this has been covered a thousand times.

Wow are we in a bad mood? if you dont want to help the poor man just dont post anything. he is just looking for a little help and isent that what this fourm is all about ? you could post some links or something to show him the way. not everyone knows there way around this fourm as well as you and so sometimes they ask for help.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Dirigo
I've done a search
I dont know where the sprot is on your truck but it is a little connection or plug that you remove to disable the computer so you can set your timing with a lite.

Hang in there Dirigo and some one that knows more than I will come along and help you.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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the spout location, timing and how to check it has been covered every week for years.

i am simply stating that if you need step-by-step instructions than you need a manual.

then i pointed him to a post on the same subject, on the same day, on the same page.

how much more helpful can i be?
 
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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To change the base timing, you will need to loosen the distributor hold-down clamp and rotate the distributor until the desired advance is achieved. The stock specification is 10° and I would start there. To check the timing accurately with a light, you'll need to disable the computer advance by pulling the SPOUT connector as mentioned previously. On your 92, it will be located near the driver side hood spring, close to the gray ignition module. I wouldn't mess with changing the timing unless you have access to a timing light, though.
 
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When changing base timing do you have to reset the computer?
 
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When changing base timing do you have to reset the computer?
Holy thread resurrection. June 2007

No.
 
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When changing base timing do you have to reset the computer?
No you don't.
 
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