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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: northerncalicougar on August 12, 2008, 07:43:50 PM

Title: Distributor question!
Post by: northerncalicougar on August 12, 2008, 07:43:50 PM
Hi, my question was where do i loosen the distributor so i can adjust the timing? my car is a 87' cougar Ls 5.0... i tried looking around it but there is no bolt/nut that is visible. thanks in advance
Title: Distributor question!
Post by: Kitz Kat on August 12, 2008, 08:22:14 PM
LOOK again.It's there.
Title: Distributor question!
Post by: Haystack on August 12, 2008, 08:43:58 PM
(http://www.outriggercanoe.com/stang/engine_out.jpg)

Look where the distributor should sit. There is alittle chunk that flairs out. There should be a bolt there. There usually pretty well covered in oil and grime...
Title: Distributor question!
Post by: northerncalicougar on August 12, 2008, 09:27:44 PM
Ok, im gonna go check again right now
Title: Distributor question!
Post by: vinnietbird on August 12, 2008, 09:37:22 PM
A 1/2 inch socket or end wrench should do it.
Title: Distributor question!
Post by: northerncalicougar on August 12, 2008, 10:21:44 PM
right on, i found it and set my timing.... thanks for your help guys
Title: Distributor question!
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on August 13, 2008, 09:14:02 AM
Quote from: Haystack;231717
(http://www.outriggercanoe.com/stang/engine_out.jpg)

Look where the distributor should sit. There is alittle chunk that flairs out. There should be a bolt there. There usually pretty well covered in oil and grime...


Errr Haystack, you're over doing it just for a timing adj...:rollin:
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