thrty5thsc

Hi folks... I have an 86 5 liter. I want to advance my timing a little bit. What is my mark, The point or the circle? Also what doyou have your timing set at?
Thanks alot!!!!!!!!

PRO50SC

The point/flat spot of the pointer. The other is for a magnetic probe. Mine is set at 10* for my set up. My wifes is set at 14*

thrty5thsc

I must be doing something wrong. When I checked the timing going by the pointer it's at almost 40degrees!! How can that be? If that's correct i would think it would not start or turn over. The car starts right up everytime with no trouble.

mjr46

the tip/pointer is the one to use..also did you pull the spout to check/set base timing???

PRO50SC

https://mustangforums.com/m_1531258/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm#1531258

camaroeater

I always have my eyes looking straight(no angle)at the pointer. Adjusting the timing is something you definately want to research before hand.

thrty5thsc

What spout? I am frustrated!! I used to know everything about these cars. My first car was an 83 gt with a t5and it was way faster than this one. I was 16 at the time, now i'm 33 and I don't have a clue. What spout and what do I do? Take me toschool!!
Thanks for the help!!!

thrty5thsc

The timing light is the ones with the dial on the back. My #1 is on the pass side right? 5.0 HO with AOD.

thrty5thsc

Hey thanks for that link PRO50SC. I'm looking at it right now!

camaroeater

Yes...put the clamp on #1 spark plug wire(about 6 inches from spark plug boot) and make sure that the arrow on clamp is pointingTOWARDS #1 spark plug not towards distributor. Keep clamp and wire to clamp away from headers....don't wanna burn anything.