finding timing marks on 1988 mustang 5.0

[cornelius1988]

what is the proper timing for stock motor and i cannot see the markings on the balancer so i really need help!

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[gothand]

Try about 12-14 degrees BTDC. Put a dot of white paint on 0-degrees if you have an adjustable timing light or on the desired advance if you do not.

[cornelius1988]

Tks that helped me now my gas hand is on the full mark and its not full of gas how do I fix this problem, I checked the fuse its good?

[rmodel65]

gonna move this to 5.0 tech for you

[bruehlc]

I just smeared some white paint on the timing marks. I can see the whole range with the timing light. I set my timing at 11 deg btdc with the spout out. Seems like a good setting for 85 gas and still gives me good power.

[lxman1]

My 88 has occasionally done the full tank on the gauge thing for ever. It will usually drop back down after driving a bit.

[bruehlc]

How did a sending unit question get in this discussion?