Engine at 19 deg btdc and unable to get timed with dist adj. Any suggestions? 1.6L, DOHC, Carb, Manual Trans-

Idle speed 900 RPM
Fast Idle 1500 RPM
Timing (I prefer ) 6 DEG BTDC (book) 4 Deg BTDC
Spark Plug gap 35
Points Gap. I switched to Elect Ing so got to go get the book ok 0.019
Dwell 28 to 32 Deg

Let me know if you need anything else Mike

Did you check the service manual for the proper way to set the timing? on some models you have to unplug a wire from the dist. to set the timing and then plug it back in after setting timing. Because the computer will change it if you don't do it correctly and the timing will be way off.

Did you check the ignition timing ? It should be for manual transmission 20+/- 2 deg BTDC

automatic transmission 20+/- deg BTDC

FYI---One time i dropped a new plug before i put it in and did not realize that the gap have closed up and started a bad miss..make sure all plugs are gaped correctly....could be something else but you can start here...Hope this helped ?

Hello leahlogan201: My name is Roger and I will help you. There are three different settings for this year car. setting #1 - Manual transmission 49 states and high altitude 24 deg BTDC at 800 +/- 50 rpm. #2- California emissions 20 deg BTDC at 800 +/- 50 rpm. #3 Automatic transmission 15 deg BTDC at 750 +/- 50 rpm in D range.
Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate the answer. THank You for using Fix Ya. Roger Note: That BTDC stands for Before Top Dead Center

Your auto's spec sheet should tell you what your timing degree should be. For example, a 1969 Ford 429, 6 Degrees BTDC @ 550 rpm in drive gear - with automatic trans, with a firing order of 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. All this means is that you want to line up the pointer on the timing light with the 6° timing mark when the engine is idling in gear at 550 rpm. As you can see, it also says something about "BTDC" for this Ford. There is also an "ATDC." "Before Top Dead Center" and "After Top Dead Center" - top dead center is the point where the piston reaches the highest point in the cylinder and that is when the compression is the greatest. Now, your timing marks with have a line labeled "0" with marks above and below it, and depending on which way the wheel rotates, you will see the lines before the "0" (BTDC), or after the "0" (ATDC)

Put the timing mark on the balancer at 0 degrees with the piston at top dead center. (piston at the top with both valves closed). Follow the #1 spark plug wire to the dist. cap and set the dist in so the rotor lines up with the the # 1 wire. Make sure the dist. is "seated" all the way. You might have to turn the engine a little to get it to seat fully. You set the timing with a light AFTER you start the engine. If you put the dist. in in the right spot you need only turn it very little either way to start the engine.

1987 non-turbo: 10 deg Before Top Dead Center (BTDC) @700 rpm
1987 Turbo: 10 deg BTDC @650 rpm.

To set the timing, you will need to connect a jumper wire between terminals E1 and TE1 on the diagnostic terminal. This diagnostic terminal is located just aft of the engine compartment fuse box. It is a black plastic box marked "diagnostic" on the cover, which flips open to reveal the terminals inside. There is a diagram on the inside of the cover which explains the terminal positions. On the Turbo model, you need to remove the forward section of the engine cover to gain access to the number one spark plug wire.

talk to the person who bored the motor . i myself would set it at 3deg or untill it sound good. good luck

Hi mnfchen, here is a little info for you,enjoy, on the 272-292 and312 cu.in the firing order is:

1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 (from front to rear right: 1-2-3-4 left:5-6-7-8

spark plugs should be gapped @.035

timing is 3 deg BTDC for manual trans

6 deg BTDC on ford-o-matic

valve lash hot and @idle .019 in/ex

idle speed for manual trans is 475 rpm

idle speed ford-o-matic is 450 rpm

hope this helps you good luck :)

Your base ignition timing should be 10 deg. btdc.Make you a fused jumper wire and with the engine running jump terminals -te1 and e1.This will allow you to adjust base timing.Connect your timing light to spark plug wire number 1.Check your timing and adjust to 10 btdc if necessary.Good Luck!!!!