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Setting timing?

Pull the plug on the distributor harness, start the car, set timing, turn the car off, re-install the plug, then start with new timing, correct?

Setting timing?

Reply #1 –
um yeah
1985 Thunderbird TC
2.3l .03 over,Ported and polished Head and E6 Manifold, LA3, T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo, Stinger FMIC, Forge BOV, Full 3" Exhaust, Essy Timing Gears & UDP's, BBK 255lph Fuel Pump, Kirban AFPR, Kirban Short Shifter, K&N Cone, Forced4 VC Vent Kit, PA Performance 3g Alternator, Energy Suspension Bushings throughout, CHE LCA's, SFC's [/LEFT]

Setting timing?

Reply #2 –
Quote from: 88XR7;187002
Pull the plug on the distributor harness, loosen dist hold down bolt, start the car, set timing, turn the car off, re-install the plug, tighten dist hold down bolt, then start with new timing, correct?


Forgot something ;)
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

Setting timing?

Reply #3 –
Eh you could prolly consider that part of the 'set timing' process.
93 Festiva L, 193k miles, BP+T/G25MR swap, T3 50trim .48/.42, SRT FMIC, Capri electronics/Rocketchip, 2.5" exhaust
bests: ET 12.86, MPH 110.25, 1.92 short
02 Subaru Impreza WRX, 129k miles
97 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, 236k miles

Setting timing?

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Chuck W;187007
Forgot something ;)


Bah, non sense, REAL men do it while it's bolted down:hick: