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Failed emissions - what should timing be N/A

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vristang

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What is the factory timing supposed to be for an 87 N/A 2.3L Mustang?

I set it to 20* for emissions testing, but failed today on HC.

The Haynes manual says to go by the emissions sticker, but I can't find the sticker.

I will break out the tweecer and see if I can mess with the tune a little for my second run through emissions.

Any other suggestions?

jason
 

vristang

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If nothing else can someone just confirm the what the timing is supposed to be set to?
 

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Base timing with the SPOUT connector out should be 10 degrees. I believe that with the SPOUT connector in (computer controls timing now), timing goes to aroubd 24-26 degrees at idle. Can't remember exactly; it's been a long time since I've messed with a stock computer, but I know it's right in that area. Higher than 20 degrees when running off the timing maps in the ECM.
 
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