Timing Mark Sensor on a '95 351W?

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Mar 15, 2008 | 08:06 PM

pickncrew

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Timing Mark Sensor on a '95 351W?

Is there supposed to be a wire connected to the silver electrical connector that looks like a timing mark sensor on my '95 351w? I don't see any loose connectors like this one and engine is from a '96 or '97 so maybe those years had it. Anybody know what this sensor is called? Appreciate any info you may have to stear me in the right direction.... thanks!

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Mar 15, 2008 | 08:53 PM

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Yours will not have one by the looks of it. I had a 96 F-150 with the same setup on the 5.0L MA engine.You should go find yourself a timming pointer from a 5.8L engine and put it on then you can adjust your timming.That way you can remove the sensor.

I happen to notice a air pump baypass pulley on there. Do you see a part number?

Mar 15, 2008 | 09:08 PM

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If my year doesn't use the electrical timing pickup, you're saying I should swap the timing mark pointer to make sure timing is set correctly? Just trying to understand... guess I need to see or find the right pointer now. I currently have it set for 10 BTDC but I def want to make sure it's correct.

I'll look tomorrow and see if I can find a pulley part number. Thanks for your reply here... this forum is fantastic.

Mar 16, 2008 | 09:49 AM

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Found out the sensor is called an "Ignition Misfire Sensor" and was found on the 1996 year 5.8L. I'll be removing mine and installing the standard Timing Pointer and re-checking the timing.

Mar 17, 2008 | 08:21 PM

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Yep.remove that and put in a normal timming pointer.

Mar 17, 2008 | 08:30 PM

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Yep.remove that and put in a normal timming pointer.

On order for $11...thanks for the inputs.

Mar 18, 2008 | 08:59 PM

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Got the new timing mark pointer in but can't get the screws off the old one (with the misfire sensor hanging off it) so the old one is staying on! I can see the timing marks line-up the same with either, so this is not an issue. I have confidence now that it is timed correctly.

Apr 6, 2008 | 05:45 PM

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any luck on the bypass pulley number?

Not yet... I looked once and didn't see any numbers, but if the temp ever gets above 50 degrees here in New England I will give it a thorough check...