mattwright101

okay
so i replaced my harmonic balancer because it had slipped and was no longer pointing at the right timing
after replacing it, the timing was pointing a little bit closer than it was before, but it still points at about 22+ degrees of base timing with the spout out
what else could cause my timing to be that far off?
the car runs fine and has no problems, i just cant figure out this timing problem

67mustang302

Back it off to 14. Some engines can tolerate a crapload of timing, even if it's far beyond the best power range.

mattwright101

well the thing is is that i doubt it is honestly timed that far
there is no way!

saleenpride1986

Well, it doesn't hurt to check it instead of guessing. And it doesn't take hours to check the timing, just a few minutes.

mattwright101

well
every time i adjst the timing it ends up running like dog **** and it ends up taking forever to get it back to where it was. so idk

Timspony

...Make sure you run super unleaded if you keep the "unknown" time high to be safe!

PJC Racing

Timing light malfuction?

mjr46

are you putting the lead pick up for the timing light on No 1 wire?? also do you have the balancer marked at 0 and a line at 10 degress BTDC??

mattwright101

yea
its at number 1
and the balancer is marked