Hey man, I know this was posted 4 years ago, but my son and I have been building a 69 mustang, with a 289 out of a 65. I haven't been able to get the damn distributor dialed in until your video. Every other video left me with more questions than answers. Found your video last night, and our project started for the first time last night. Thanks man!

@marklennon1

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@kotyhailey2301

Жыл бұрын

This is wholesome

@johnleshko1668

6 ай бұрын

Set point gap before setting static timeing.

This is the most direct, easy to understand videos on this subject. You have a good way of clearly communicating. Thanks, you should do more!

Converted my 1971 Mustang Coupe from a 2 barrel intake to a 4 barrel and forgot to set the timing to TDC before removing things. Was backfiring and sputtering until my brother and I found this video, got it running properly in 30 minutes thanks to you! AWESOME!

Omg!!!! Very simple and to the point. A co worker actually sent me this video knowing that I was having trouble starting my car. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you a million.

I’ve never seen that method but damn that was cool. I’ve just never thought about it that way… It makes perfect sense though. Thanks for sharing.

This is by far the best video to understand timing in a small block ford.

@tamras8088

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

This is no doubt the best form of teaching I have seen on distributor timing. A+

This video really cleared up my confusion when setting my timing. Best and clearest video on this I found so far.

Helped a lot with timing of my 289 1965 in the Czech Republic. Running well. Many thanks 😉

I was going to say man you should be a professor of car engines because you explain so well and clearly, but then you said in class and I was like ok, makes perfect sense. He is a teacher after all.

Perfect video, thank you so much for the excellent explanation on Ford SB timing and ignition.Thanks to you I finally got my 302 running.

Great Video!! thanks for posting and sharing your experiences.

Thank you. I remember replacing the distributor on a 302 and having a heck of a time getting it installed.

Thanks for the refresher course, I remembered the steps, But forgot the position on the rotor, You made it straight to the point without all the selling products the way I like it, Really simple.

Thanks a bunch for making this video!! As a mechanically inclined guy with little Automotive experience this was perfect!! And I didn’t need a set of fancy tools. :)

Thank you for this video, direct and straight to the point, perfect

Thanks so much for showing how you had to fiddle with it to get it to seat completely. I had a hard time getting mine to seat, and now I understand why.

Best how to video ever! Thanks.

Best tuning video I’ve watched!

This video helped me so much. I finally got my Boss 302 started and timed and I did it on almost the first try! Thanks you!

thanks for the video. never seen timing done that way.very helpfull !

Great video! 4:15 instead of playing with it, just bump the starter once and it'll drop right down. Just read that tip in my '66 service manual and it worked perfect!

@nickprostizenovski6948

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea just earth it out yeah

@perotekku

2 жыл бұрын

Doing that will also move the timing off 10° before TDC. You'll notice in the video after he gets it on the compression stroke and sets it at the 10° mark, the engine doesn't rotate again until they start it. The oil pump is also driven off the distributor, so bumping the engine doesn't make the oil shaft spin, but instead the cam gear rotates. The idea he shows in the video is to force the oil pump to rotate to match the rest of the engine, not vice-versa.

I've watched this a dozen times and you are a genius!

thank you! This is the best video on setting the timing!

Yeah buddy good job showing use how to do it! Super easy and simple! Great job again, thank you so much!!!!!!!

Thanks. My brother changed some stuff on my car due to no start condition turned out to be a fusable link wire. He changed everything cause he was helping. So your video helped me a lot. I'm a painter not a mechanic lol.

Yes, good video.👍👍 Manually set the crank and then tune the cap right too it with the pen light on Coil negative to battery positive . 5:55 Tap sliping the oil pump around actually works too. You just got to remember to return to your mark. I did a ford 460 today the exact same way Exquisite video knowledge for all ol'fords, good job

Never seen anyone set timing like that. Thanks for the tip.

Thanks. Not sure just how to use every bit of everything you did, but I have done everything except put a light to it which seems key. My 65 289 is a beast but won't stay running. I will try what I can remember.

Excellent video, thanks.

Wow learnt a lot from this. Thanks

simple, straight, understandable. Thanks for posting!

Thank You Sir! Brought my ‘72 Bronco back to life!! ;-D

@marklennon1

5 жыл бұрын

I3adme awesome!

Great instruction. Right to the point. Thank you.

Best video on you tube about this subject by far.

Excellent!! Best one ive seen on timeing

Awesome 👌... Thank you for making this Video...

Excellent video thank you

You are the Man......................Perfect!

Thank you very much!! great tutorial video!!

Very well explained. Salud.

Great video.

Great Video have a 64 Mustang over in the UK and wanted to check the timing as it developed a misfire hard to start and popping through the carb. Yet to try it but great detailed video 👍🏼

I'm excited to try this my self. Thank you

Great video , thanks

I've been struggling for last few weeks to get my f100 started after changing push rods lifter, tryed this started first time thanks🙂

@dreamingcode

3 жыл бұрын

Did you need to use a timing light?

@russellmcsharry1105

3 жыл бұрын

@@dreamingcode The trucks started that well since I haven't had to put timing light on.

Everything is good and enjoyable! I have never interacted with such old people - V8, but I have marks on the crankshaft pulley in a different place. motor 1966

Great video

Best timing video ever

Where have you been all this time.........it’s a lost art to put to explain the firing order on a car....excellent ,, excellent excellent work....

@marklennon1

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice words.

@cskipper65

3 жыл бұрын

@@marklennon1 does this work on electronic ignition?

@nicholasbrentley4212

2 жыл бұрын

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@ernestsolomon2481

2 жыл бұрын

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@nicholasbrentley4212

2 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for this. I don't work on Fords. I'm a GM man. Working on a 289 that someone screwed up putting the dist in. Vacuum advance is hitting the thermostat housing and it needs to go even more to time it.

Thank you!!!! Great Video!!!!

Outstanding! thanks you I didn't know about the the cylinder numbers stamped. Question could the crank shaft be moved to get the distributor to drop in vice stabbing it over and over? Again thanks a lot learn something new!

Helpful, thanks!

Instead of fiddling around trying to get it to drop in the oil pump shaft just turn the crank until it drops down then turn the crank back to 10 degrees, so much easier.

awesome!

Really good video hope I can do it on my 95 mustang for the first time

very useful Thanks

You are an ACE!🏺♠️

What do I do if my test light doesn't go off when I rotate the distributor?

Getting recommendations for time in the same engine without a vacuum advance. It’s locked out. We have it turned that way and I wanted to know if I can get all out of it get.

Thanks. Cool to find that out.

@user-by2ti2up4j

10 ай бұрын

I have a 260 long block I'm getting ready to install in my 62 Mercury Meteor. Your video will definitely help me get it started quickly. Thanks again!

I see what he's trying to do it's a good way of finding top TC of the compression stroke if you go past the timing mark make sure you turn it back a little bit farther and then turn it back to where you want the timing to be set which 10° is pretty good then when you put the distributor in and the rotor don't line up it's no big deal just estimate how much farther the rotors going to turn turn it back to the desired amount and all you do is rotate the engine backwards until the distributor falls into place then rotate it back to 10° and see if her roller lines up to where it should be normally the rotor doesn't go straight to the rear but a little bit to your right which is the left side of the engine then all you have to do watch your points turn the distributor until the points just start to open and you're right on top and where you want the timing mark to be I've done many engines many and sometimes I don't even have to move distributor when I put the timing light on it. PS I learned a lot of tricks from working on VW just valves set and timing..

Excellent explanation. Thank you! One question: how tie my distributor should be? I got a Ford F-100 1972 and the distributor is a little bit loose. Btw, it doesn't start. I guess because it is not timed, maybe? Thanks for your help.

Cool. Thanks!

Well done

Definitely an early 289 before the government regulated PCV system. Note the breather tube sticking up from the timing cover. It stands for independence! Love it!

I know this vid has been out for a while. Couple of questions. If you dont set the initial timing by use of the damper, could you get the "12" degrees of timing by turning" advancing" the timing at the distributer? Assuming there is enough room to turn it far enough. Secondly, does it matter where the rotor is pointing as long as you use that spot on the cap for your number 1 cylinder? Btw, very informative video!

So where do I set my marks if there is no numbers of degree? It says TDC and then slashes after but no numbers? Love the video extremely informative but just a little stuck with this. Thanks for your time.

Pretty nice to bring back stuff I learned in automotive school. I know this distributor had points. With the turning of the unit to get the light off, on a point less distributor do that light matter?

What causes test light not to turn off while turning dizzy tried it with 2 distributors and it does the same thing

use a 1/4" long shaft hex and turn the pump, then drop it back in.

It's interesting that if you Google 289 firing order you can find images that show the no.1 position in 3 or 4 different places but the firing order is always the same. In my case l tried putting the number one lead at the 12 o'clock position and the engine wouldn't start and back fired through the carb. After some investigation l discovered the the no. 1 position was actually at the 3 o'clock position relative to the video here. Different distributors maybe?

GRACIAS AMIGO, APRENDÍ A TOMAR EL TIEMPO SIN NECESIDAD DE LAMPARA: PREGUNTO, SE PUEDE HACER LO MISMO CON ENCENDIDO ELECTRONICO? (SIN PLATINOS).

I use a paper towel waded up and to hold pressure .

what if the harmonic dampener's outside with the markings slid off the inside part?

Hey Mark, I have a 351 windsor efi and timing is throwing me off! When I get #1 on compression my timing mark is is 10 degrees atdc #1 on the dizzy is lined up perfect! But when I check this thing with a timing light its 16 to 20 atdc! The more I advance toward 10 btdc it starts to idle way to hi and my headers start to glow red hot quick after start up! When I have it set to where the motor seems happy header elbows dont get as hot but still getting red at at collection of tubes close to the shortie flange were it hooks up to exhaust especially when I raise the RPMs tubes will heat back up! Im lost!

I like it the procedure 😍😍😍😍

The Rokguitarstar said it all!!!!!!!

Great vid. I had to watch a few times. So is a timing light not necessarily needed to set the timing?

Is this the same timing procedure for a Ford 292 engine?

Hello sir, great video!! I have a 1969 f100 v8 I get zero clicks or any spark when I turn the key. I have checked coil, solenoid starter and distributor for power, Which they have. The distributor has points eliminator. Does the timing work the same way on this vehicle once I replace the distributor

First try nice good job sir

Good share

hopefully this finds you, i have followed this video multiple times. we have a 68 Mustang 289. when doing the test light method i wasn't able to get the light to shut off, only slightly dimmer. i set the point gap correctly. in fact the point is new.. any help would be great

Not an once of fat on this video. My guy top notch informative vid, I commend you.

So, as soon as the light turns off it's when you tie up the distributor bolt?

Mark, Great video. I have a question. I went through your process on my 70 Boss 302 with a dual point distributor. The light on my test light was dimly lite all the time and when the points opened I got a bright light on the test light. I am wondering why I have a constant dim light all the time? Does it have something to do with the dual points? Thanks

@joshbaumgartner7003

4 жыл бұрын

shelbygt350r I have a 70 Boss 302 in my F-150. I don’t think my distributer has dual points though. The timing is terrible right now, and I’m hoping this video helps. I don’t know if I have any numbers or pointer though. We’ll find out today!

Will this be the same for a 259 V8 4.2l? Its in a 1960 studebaker lark where the distributor is on the back of the motor

Can this test light procedure be done with an HEI dizzy?

I have a 79 Lincoln continental 4.0 6.6 L. Could you please walk me through how to do the top dead center procedure on a distributor without points. I believe my distributor is an electronic distributor

Please help! My uncle and I put a 302 in my 66 mustang. Everything was top dead center, distributer on 1 (mine ignition 1 doesn't point straight back like yours more back right) never did the 10 or 12 degree thing or the light test/timing gun. It starts, needs a new carb, and has a misfire. Do I have to redue the timing? The distributor? If my timing is off would that cause my car to shake when trying to accelerate? Car shakes really bad when going 35 or is that do to the carb/possible misfire? Thank you!!!!!

Mark, I also have watched your video numerous times. My problem is the tang on the oil pump drops over to one side which does not allow the distributor to drop down even if it may be aligned. I’ve attempted to pack assembly lube around it but once the shaft touches it pushes it over. I’m leery of bumping the engine in fear of loosing the 12 bdc. Have you ever witnessed this? Karl - Portland

@kardyify

4 жыл бұрын

I’m suspecting the oil pump shaft is not seated with the pump. Unfortunately the keeper is positioned to allow that to happen but won’t allow removal fro the top.

Oh wow this is amazing. Would this timing procedure apply to a 1973 302? My engine is shaking like crazy during idle, back fires, and dies as soon as its placed in gear.

Would this help with rough idle amd lose of power , I’ve changed the spark plugs and wires amd battery and distributor cap and rotor

Would this also work for a MEL 462? Also do you know which way I would turn the engine? I can't find that info anywhere

what does it mean if the light doesn't turn off?

Another question if I put the distributor in its place are supposed to be able to turn the rotor button once its flushed with the intake?

Hi mark,I've got a 1998 Nissan patrol tb45, I'm trying to find out where the timing marks are on the harmonic balancer, because there are 4 marks on it?

neat trick with timing by using the points open/close with a test light not a timing light.