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Sep 20, 2007 | 10:56 AM

92fordman

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no timing light

is it ok to change base time without a light?by moving it just a little at a time and taking for a ride. im trying to improve my performance i had the timing chain replaced and it seems to burn more gas than it did.

Sep 20, 2007 | 10:58 AM

92fordman

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its a 92 f150 5.0 and will it make it have more power

Sep 20, 2007 | 04:25 PM

EPNCSU2006

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You can, but be careful. Any hint of pinging is bad and should be avoided. If you are unsure of what pinging sounds like, I'd try to borrow a timing light from a friend.

Sep 20, 2007 | 04:46 PM

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I would find a timing light unless you have already done this. The amount you move it should be just barely noticeable. When I set mine I barely tapped the distributer, and the timing jumped quite a bit. Make sure, if you have a spout connector, you unplug it. If you haven't ever done this take my advise and get a light. Don't know if you're anywhere near Omaha, but if you are you can borrow mine.John

Sep 21, 2007 | 06:25 AM

Dukernc

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What we use to do back in the day when we couldn't afford a timing light or when we would be out driving and get a little 1/4 mile challenge!! Very carefully you can loosen up the bolt that holds the distributor in place and give it a very very slight turn/advance. Tighten down the bolt and take it for a "spin". If it is not pinging then you can advance it a little more. The trick is to get it advanced just before it pings under a load. That's how we use to do it. Hope this helps.