Advancing timming
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Advancing timming
I have a 1991 302. It pings when I use regular gas and I have narrowed down to timing because the vacuum is good and it isn't running hot. So since the timing has to be adjusted I want to advance it. How many degrees should it be advanced?
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#2
1994 F150 XLT 5.8L 2wd
It's supposed to be set 10* BTDC, if it's not then I would start by resetting it to that. If it's already at 10* move it in 1* increments, I wouldn't go past 12* with a stock setup, you may also want to check the gap on your plugs to ensure they haven't spread.
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If it pings now, you want to retard the timing not advance it. If you advance the timing, it will just ping worse. I would retard the timing 2 degrees from wherever it is now and see what it does. I assume you have a timing light. Don't forget to remove the spout connector while setting the timing.
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