TIMING 5.0 Mustang

**SPEEDLEECH** · 10-25-2003, 02:13 AM

I need to know if im doing this right. I pulled out the jumper and adjusted the timing to 10 degrees using timing light. I then put the jumper back in and the timing jumps to about 12-14 degrees. The question i have is do i set the timing so it reads 10 degrees with the jumper in? If so does the timing always read hiher with the jumper in? I know...Bone Head stuff. I appreciate your time.

**1 Bad 88 GT** · 10-25-2003, 03:08 AM

Yes, always set/check timing with the SPout connector unplugged. The connector allows the 'Puter to interface with the dist and vary timing as needed so it will constantly change.

**67stang** · 10-25-2003, 05:54 PM

yes you did it correctly. though 10 is kinda low, get it to 12 without the spout.

**SPEEDLEECH** · 10-26-2003, 04:17 PM

THANKS! TO BOTH OF YOU.

**tbirder** · 11-06-2003, 12:52 PM

Can anyone take a pic of the spout connector under your hood. I've had discussions before about this on my 89 tbird, I can't seem to find on on my car??
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**fogged408w** · 11-06-2003, 05:32 PM

On a 5.0 foxbody it should be a small plug thats on the wiring harness within 1ft of the dizzy.

on a 98 bird? they might have moved it?



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