timing help
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From: FT. Lee, VA
timing help
I have a ’94 F150 4X4 with a 302. I know that the timing should be 10 deg advanced. My question is do I need a computer to set the timing? I can’t find any timing marks and there is too much stuff in the way to even see the timing cover in order to set it.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Ohio
No, but you do need to unplug the "spout" pill. It's over by the drivers side hood hinge. Grey square plug, about the size of your thumbnail, unplug it set the timing, plug back in.
I used a timing light with dial to adjust mine. There is one line/groove on the balancer(TDC).
Mine is '95 F150 302.
I used a timing light with dial to adjust mine. There is one line/groove on the balancer(TDC).
Mine is '95 F150 302.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: St Louis
I used white chaulk/broken piece of drywall ground into the markings to get the contrast needed on the balancer to see the marks with the timing light. It was too hard to see the marks with the strobe light without something to contrast the balancer metal, and markings.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Bonita Springs FL
I started the engine, crawled under the truck with a wire brush mounted to my electric drill, and cleaned the balancer off real good. Then I used a bit of white-out tape to mark what I was looking for.
