Also advancing your timing is a age old way to free up some more horsepower. Ive got a nagging problem that i dont know the best way to fix.
Fox Body Mustang Tech How To Set Your Timing 5 0l
Mustang 5 0 timing marks. This works on all 1983 1995 mustangs with the v8. I started up my 50 today for the first time since the rebuild. Setting the timing on a 1987 mustang gt using a timing light. Anytime you install or move the distributor on your 86 93 50l mustang you need to check and possibly adjust the timing. Also advancing your timing is a age old way to free up some more horsepower in your stang. Adjusting and setting the timing is an easy process but just need some simple hand tools and a little bit of patience.
1 plug cranked the engine till i felt the compression verified the timing marks as tdc installed the plug and distributor and installed the wires ccw in the ho firing order lining up the no. 1 wire to the rotor. The amount of timing depends on a lot of factors but most 50s run well between 12 and 14 degrees of base timing. Anytime you install or move the distributor on your 86 93 50l mustang you need to check and possibly adjust the timing. If you ear any pre ignition detonation or pinging under heavy load a sound. This video also shows how to advance the timing for more performance.
Bumping up the ignition timing on pushrod 50s is a time honored trick to wake up the under hood lump. I pulled the no. The efi system on 1986 1995 pushrod v8 mustangs throws a few curve balls that newcomers may. Some times is easier to get some whiteout and crawl under the car and mark where youd like the timing to be set at such as 14 degrees. First make sure there arent any wires hanging near the belts pulleys or fan youll also want to check to make sure you can see the actual timing marks on the harmonic balancer.
Gallery of Mustang 5 0 Timing Marks
