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Question how to time a 94 5.0

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#1 ·
Ok I have hi output coil. The stated timing for my truck is 6 BTDC but it only has marks for stock 10 BTDC any idea on how to set it to 6 BTDC? Is just guessing close enough?


 
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#5 ·
Yes there is only a pointer tab and a single mark on the balancer. Factory stock is 10 deg BTDC. To get more power with my mods it should be set to 6 BTDC. Most motors are de tuned to pass emission requirments, 6 is prety standard on pre smog V8 motors. I was just wondering if anyone had a way to find 6 BTDC so I can put a mark there for timing.

 
#6 ·
Have you "scuffed" the balancer lightly with some sandpaper to see if there are any numbers stamped in it?
More often than not, there should at least be a mark for 0° (Top Dead Center) shown.
If there's not, you'll have to bring #1 piston to TDC (compression stroke) and scribe a mark for 0° (TDC).
At least you can get closer to what you need, since 5° would be 1/2 way between TDC and the mark you have at 10° BTDC.

BTW, what type of "performance mods" are requiring you to retard the timing?
 
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#7 ·
Sorry for the delay my computer died last week and I just got it running agin.

I have not seen any other marks for timing, I like the idea of at least finding 0 and 5 as a starting point. My new coil wants to be set at a base line of 6 BTDC, it controls the computer and spark timing from that.

Also was looking to do a sixlite style exhust since my system is about to fall of and after going to 3 shops and being told all they can put on is stock parts becuse of EPA regs. it looks like I'll be doing it myself.

 
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