timing help!

[matty g]

hay n e one know how to set the timing on a 88 mustang 5.0 . Im replacing my timing and need to know how to set it, if n e 1 know please let me know asap. thanks u can evan call me 412 527 6919 thanks matt

[94gt5.0]

well you will need a timing light first start by taking out the spout connector locate the number 1 plug wire hook that to the timing light loosen the dissy start engine pull the trigger on timing light watch timing marks on damper stock is 10 deg BTDC i run mine at 12 and run 89 gas remeber the higher you go 14+ thats going to push a lillte and you can only use 91 or higher after your done put the spout connector back in

[Erics89GT]

im pretty good at setting timing, ive done it to many of my friends cars and i can help if ya need...if your local i can swing by one night or weekend....

[matty g]

Man that would be great. I'm in the process of putting it back together. But would appreciate your help I live in Scott twp Carnegie area is that close to where u r.

[Erics89GT]

pm me ur address n number n we will set somethin up when ur ready

[wick]

So...how r u replacing the timing? Just interested, ya know. Never heard of that one before.

[matty g]

I'm putting on new chain and sproket

[wick]

Ohhhhh....so you are replacing your "timing chain and gears". I see. I must ask, what was the reason for doing such a job? Cam swap? These dont usually go bad and when it does, there is more than just that going on. If you just wanted a new set, its a waste. But the distributer does not have to come out for this job.

[wick]

Not being a dick, just helping out. The TFI should point roughly at 5:00 once the dist is installed.....with the crank on the "zero" mark and on TDC. Then the car will start. If it does not start, you are out 180*. Make sure the rotor is pointing at number 1 on the cap.

[matty g]

I replaced my intake manifold and exhaust and I was running the car with just headers. And threw the timing out so when I tried to adjust it didn't seem right. So i took off the cover and the chain was really loose so I'm hoping that's all it is

[wick]

I replaced my intake manifold and exhaust and I was running the car with just headers. And threw the timing out so when I tried to adjust it didn't seem right. So i took off the cover and the chain was really loose so I'm hoping that's all it is


Negative. A double roller timing chain does not just jump out of time. Did you verify the marks before you took it apart? A chain to jump is physically impossible unless you have serious failure...i.e.broken chain or split block.

[matty g]

To be completely honest I'm not the greatest with engine so not real sure what u mean

[wick]

To be completely honest I'm not the greatest with engine so not real sure what u mean


Thats fine. Atleast you can admit it. Mosty knuckleheads slide a cam in and call themselves an engine builder.

What aspect of that post do you not get? Ill explain it for you a little easier.

[wick]

When I say verify the marks, I mean, did you turn the crank over till the marks lined up to see if they were in time. This should have been done prior to removing the set anyways. If the dots matched, you shouldnt have pulled it off. Actually, I always set the balancer mark on the zero mark on the tab before taking anything apart. Then you could have looked at the top and bottom gear after you pulled the cover off....which is a pain in the ass with the oil pan in place...

[matty g]

It would be easy for someone to show me .where u from

[wick]

It would be easy for someone to show me .where u from


Read my public info...right under my screen name...Carnegie. That should be a requirement for members but some choose to not fill that stuff in.

[matty g]

I also live in Carnegie what will it take for I to come and tell me what I did wrong

[John4cam]

That should be a requirement for members but some choose to not fill that stuff in.

Yeah deffinitly, then under that should be our social security numbers as well.:highfive:

[wick]

I also live in Carnegie what will it take for I to come and tell me what I did wrong pm me later.


Yeah deffinitly, then under that should be our social security numbers as well.:highfive:

Haha. Yeah, really.