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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
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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 ;)
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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
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Setting timing?

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


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