95 Mustang GT How To Reset Timing and Then Use a Timing Light

The timing light is from Harbor Freight and this procedure you may need to follow (Yoda) like I did after replacing the lower intake manifold gaskets and attempting to re-stab the distributor in the exact same position and not getting it just right.

[@bobcoleman226]

What is that squeak/squeal? Bad distributor bearing, engine bearing?

[@danielkennedy9152]

And do i need to set my light at 10* so itll show me when its at 10*? Or timing light at 0? Edit mines got a mark on 10* on the balancer

[@donatinghorsepower5100]

Try setting your light at 10* first, and if the car is still running rough you can try at 0*. Also reading the instruction manual for your timing light is recommended. Whenever I am not sure about a certain function of a tool or machine, bam the instruction manual almost always holds the answer!

[@danielkennedy9152]

@@donatinghorsepower5100 thanks for the reply, i figured it out the day i asked the local garage set my timing about 10*+ retarded.. it was backfiring an running rough... i bought a light an did it myself!

[@royrobinette7833]

He didnt take the spout out before he timed it. Timing not correct. This guy shouldnt be working on cars.

[@donatinghorsepower5100]

I then drove the car 300 miles with no issues through many different driving conditions but I concede the spout connector not being disconnected was wrong.
HAHA maybe I shouldn’t! You should have told me this 9 years ago when I started! Maybe YOU can work on my cars for me ROY, whaddya say? Can those fingers do more than just type on a keyboard??

[@royrobinette7833]

Half of what this guy does is totally unnecessary.