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5.0L (1979-1995) MustangTechnical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.
And don't forget to unhook the SPOUT connector (located near the distibutor) when checking the timing. Once timing is set, plug the connector back in, and happy driving!!
its located to the right of the distributor, its gray, it plugs into the end of a little harness, u need to unplug it cause with it in the computer will constantly advance/ retard the timing, when its in u will have no idea where ur timing is, its like u have to unplug the hose for the vaccum advance on a carbed engine if that helps any