Made some improvments to my sons 86 f150.Replaced carb with 81 model. Went to pull a part looking for a trans to replace the 3 speed. Didn't want to go with the 5 spd. at this time . Found a short bed 85 with a 4 sp. I got under the truck to check the trans and found a complete 2.5 exhaust ,flowmaster,and 2.25 dual tail pipes. Scored the exhaust,4sp trans,shifter,floor shifter plate,dura spark II dist,wiring harness, and napa coil for 175.00. Installed everthing and cranked it up . Son smiling from ear to ear but not the wife. What should I set the ignition timing at? I have it at 5 btdc @ 700rpm.

 

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Originally Posted by rick4106

Son smiling from ear to ear but not the wife.

Bwahahahahaha!!!!

There should be a sticker on the radiator support (and sometimes also on a valve
cover) with that spec (mine is below) but 10* BTDC is a good starting point.