timing issue

  1. Keith5.0GT

    Timing Mystery!

    I have a 1990 gt. I have found tdc and re-stabbed distributor just to be sure....if I set the timing at 18*or so it runs fine. Smells a bit rich but runs fine. Anywhere below 14* and it wants to stall. I don't understand! I've been trying to get this car right for 6 months! Stock heads, I think...
  2. 5

    Timing Issue?

    I recently replaced my lifters and I can't get my car to run right. The first time I tried to fire it back up it had a hard time turning over (after replaced battery, starter solenoid, cleaning grounds and moving dis. it fired up with a little assist from me pushing the gas pedal). I got it to...
  3. 885.0h

    Engine Timing Issues

    Hello I have an 88 mustang timing is set at 12 btdc was running good now wont start unless distributor is really advanced, pings at 3k rpm and when retarded starts missing at 3k rpm/ sputters Ive replaced: Distributor, Plugs & wires Ignition coil Put a9l ecu in, when I received the car it had...
  4. P

    Help With Pre Detenation - 2001 Mustang?

    Hey guys, I bought this 2001 mustang gt (First car owned) and ive had some problems with it. When i got it the car was running extremely rich. Im thinking it had to have been like that for a while. I tracked the problem down to tha transmision swap that was done on the car before i got my hands...