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This morning i wanted to fix the timing so i sure did..and now i can feel more power under the hood then before..it was off by about 5, now its up to about 18, 19 (supposed to be 20) but i got it close enough that i could. But coming home from a familys members today..i ran over a nail..and sure enough like a hour later sitting on the rim Sad but i took it up to the repair shop and those a-holes are the most friendly guys in the world Wink Feels good to get some power now..(Now if i can find ahole T3 to put in)

Dan
Timing is suppose to be 10* with the spout out. Some of us run a little more but 18 to 20 is pretty high for a stock motor. Consider cutting it back to 12-14*
I have this Thunderbird/Couger Book and it has specs for a 88 and it says 20 for some reason..and i have a timing gauge and it says 20 is normal so i dont know?

Dan
I WOULD NOT run more than 16 spout out...ask me how I know...
Ok ill back it down

Dan
Quote:I have this Thunderbird/Couger Book and it has specs for a 88 and it says 20 for some reason..and i have a timing gauge and it says 20 is normal so i dont know?
May I suggest some quality time with the search feature, keying on "ignition timing"
Well see this might change some things..see i used a vaccum gauge since i didnt have that cover

Est at 8-10
Sry about the mix-up

Dan
Gotcha. I would get a proper cover and get it timed with a timing light. Any 2.3 OHC cover will work. Does not have to be from a turbo motor.
yeah i found one at the junk yard good shape going to put it on tomorrow

Thanks for the helpWink

Dan
Quote:Originally posted by turbocoupes:
I WOULD NOT run more than 16 spout out...ask me how I know...
Okay, I'll bite, how do you know? :eek:

Its not like you arent enjoying all the work to put it back together right? Wink

Bob Myers
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