timing on an 89, 302

[bart6180]

i gotta play with the timing on my truck, is there anything i need to unplug so the computer dosen't keep advancing the timing while i'm doing it???

 

[miesk5]

sorry, double post on my behalf; see below

 

[miesk5]

Yes, disconnect SPOUT connector & watch your fingers while timing.

your SPOUT connector is in front of distr. as Jem shows in this pic, via Steve:

http://www.supermotors.org/clubs/superford...a.php?id=249507

also:

go to this on-line ref manual for other info incl. general

http://aarc.epnet.com/application/8828/882...RVICE___REF.htm

Click:

ENGINE ELECTRICAL

GENERAL INFORMATION

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR IGNITION SYSTEM

NOTE: All fuel injected engines use the TFI-IV system. All carbureted engines use the Dura Spark II system

& read what Ryan advises here:

Timing, Ford EFI Engines by Ryan M (Fireguy50) at fordfuelinjection.com

http://fordfuelinjection.com/index.php?p=71

btw, his diagram shows SPOUT location for later years