Ready to fire new engine. Have a timing question?

[deion82]

How does everyone set the timing before firing the engine ford the first time. This is my first for engine. I usally set the timing on my light and then turn the dist. until my light beeps. It's pretty darn close on my chevys. Do I need to pull the spout. Then set ot for 14* or leave the plug in????? Thanks in advance

 

[TrueBlue95GT]

Find top dead center on the number one piston and put the rotor pointing to the number one spark plug wire. Fire it up, take out the spout, and change the timing. Simple as that.

 

[redsn95]

make sure its on compression stroke too

 

[HISSIN50]

and if the dizzy is out right now, it is a good time to prime the pump.

I personally dont think it is crucial to have the motor timed perfect for an initial fire up. i tend to leave it a little like myself initially - retarded.

good luck.

 

[deion82]

thanks

 

[deion82]

Well got it fired up and timing set. I have a 94' mustang. I don't think the computer likes it to well. haha idle surges for the first 20 seconds or so after start up. I have a vibration coming through the steering wheel. Would this be the poly mounts???

 

[HISSIN50]

or make sure the steering shaft is not touching anything (headers, etc).

good luck.