Setting ignition timing before first start – advice please

limey66 · Aug 4, 2005

I’m soon going to start my Mustang engine for the first time after a re-build – I have fitted electronic ignition (Crane XR-i) and I need to know that the distributor is in the right place (good enough to start) so I can then adjust with a timing light once running. If I had points, I could use a 12V lamp to get the initial timing set, but with electronic ignition how would I do it?

krash kendall · Aug 4, 2005

Turn the motor to TDC first. Turn the crank to the 8* mark, then adjust the distributor untill the rotor is pointing at #1. This will give you a rough timing adjust.

red65 · Aug 4, 2005

After setting as Limey recommended, leave the distributor clamp snug enough that the distributor won't rotate on its own, but loose enough that you can adjust it by hand. Have a helper turn the ignition while you make modest adjustments to the distibutor position. Play it by ear for the first position, get it running, then put a timing light on it...

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