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    new guy from jersey and timing is NOT AT THE RIGHT DEGREE

    im new to this site guys . does anybody here have a distributor diagram that i can look at . my timing is not at the right degree . and my 89 ltd wont stay on .thanks dan
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    To set the timing you have to:

    Manually crank the engine to TDC. Put your finger on the #1 spark plug hole so you can feel that it's the compression stroke. Check harmonic balancer to confirm using markings. Rotor should be pointed at the firewall as well as the #1 spark plug wire. Mark the harmonic balancer at 10 degrees BTDC. This should get it at least started. Using a timing light adjust the distributor clockwise / counterclockwise until the mark lines up with the timing plate.

    It sounds like more of a headache than it is. I recently pulled my distributor out and forgot to mark it. These are the steps I did in order to get it running again.

    Edit: If you haven't removed the distributor, you should just be able to loosen the hold down bolt and adjust it with the timing light.

    '78 LTD | '87 Grand Marquis | '89 Crown Vic (RIP) | '91 Grand Marquis (RIP) | '94 Town Car (RIP) | '97 Town Car (RIP)

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      #3
      you have to remove the spout connector before you set the timing

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        #4
        Originally posted by Lincolnmania View Post
        you have to remove the spout connector before you set the timing
        Whoops. Forgot about that part in my post. Thanks.

        Here's an image of it if needed:

        '78 LTD | '87 Grand Marquis | '89 Crown Vic (RIP) | '91 Grand Marquis (RIP) | '94 Town Car (RIP) | '97 Town Car (RIP)

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          #5
          This might help

          Lincolns OnLine | Tech Tips and Articles
          http://www.lincolnsonline.com/tech/00166.html
          This is a must-see site for fans of American luxury hot rods. Message forums, tech advice, news, and automotive performance links are offered for Lincoln Mark VIII and Mark VII, Lincoln LS, Town Car, Continental, Navigator, Aviator, Zephyr, MKR, MKS, MKZ and more.



          Ford 260 289 302 5.0 V8 Engine Specs | Torque Specs - Cylinder Numbering - Firing Order - Distributor Rotation
          http://boxwrench.net/specs/ford_289_302-5.0.htm



          #1 cylinder needs to be connected to the #1 tower on the distributor cap. Its usually facing the firewall. if someone hop-scotched your wires around, you'll need to find TDC and re-drop the distribtor like slack describes above.
          86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
          5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

          91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

          1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

          Originally posted by phayzer5
          I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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            #6
            Originally posted by slack View Post
            To set the timing you have to:

            Manually crank the engine to TDC. Put your finger on the #1 spark plug hole so you can feel that it's the compression stroke. Check harmonic balancer to confirm using markings. Rotor should be pointed at the firewall as well as the #1 spark plug wire. Mark the harmonic balancer at 10 degrees BTDC. This should get it at least started. Using a timing light adjust the distributor clockwise / counterclockwise until the mark lines up with the timing plate.

            It sounds like more of a headache than it is. I recently pulled my distributor out and forgot to mark it. These are the steps I did in order to get it running again.

            Edit: If you haven't removed the distributor, you should just be able to loosen the hold down bolt and adjust it with the timing light.


            i had to change the ignition module so i had to remove the distributor and the timing was set off
            Attached Files

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              #7
              All the advice already given here by others will get your car back in proper timing, it's not hard.
              For future reference, the distributor doesn't have to be removed to replace the ignition module.

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                #8
                I've never been able to manage it. I know people say its possible, but I've never had any success with it. Usually ends up easier just marking the distributor, yanking it to do the module, and dropping it back in to line up with the marks.
                86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                Originally posted by phayzer5
                I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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                  #9
                  I did it without totally removing it, but I had to lift it up about 3/8 inch to clear.

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                    #10
                    I removed the module without removing the dizzy when I did my TFI relocation.
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