What is the timing pointer on a 1978 Ford muscle car?

What is the timing pointer on a 1978 Ford muscle car?

The 11:00 pointer was designed to clear crank sensors located in the usual 10:00 position, so the 1978 version is likely 10:00, having no crank sensor. But, only the engine knows for sure.

What’s the timing pointer on a Ford 302?

R, he said it’s a mid-’70s 302, making it a left (driver’s) side pump inlet. That would then require a 10 or 11:00 pointer, and that would be based on his aftermarket balancer markings.

Do You need Timing marks for a pointer?

Along with the pointer, you would need a harmonic balancer with timing marks in the right place for your pointer. Some aftermarket balancers have multiple sets of marks so that they can be used with a pointer on either side.

Where is the timing pointer on a Mustang?

As you have discovered, the pointer could be on either side. It was usually determined by the type of water pump installed. The lower radiator hose is on one side and the timing pointer is on the other.

How big are timing pointers on a Ford?

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Where can I get a Chevy timing pointer?

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What’s the best way to set timing on a Ford muscle car?

Last option – use no tape and ignore the stamped numbers. Use any pointer and mark your new TDC point for that pointer. Then use a dial-back timing light to set your timing accurately, and even read-out your entire timing curve.

What kind of timing pointer do I need for a 302 Mustang?

You need a 2 oclock pointer which is a bolt on and available from most mustang vendors. Some timing covers have a cast in pointer which is not removable. You need one like in ‘frdnut’s 68 302 pic. good pic. That’s an 11:00 pointer. If the timing point was between the two bolt mounting holes, that would be a 10:00 pointer.