1989 Ford Bronco II RWD, Standard, M5OD-R1FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

6 Cylinder Ignition Timing Specifications

6 CYLINDER IGNITION TIMING

Application & Calibration Code () Degrees BTDC RPM
2.9L V6
0-65T-R00 10 850
0-65T-R00 10 800
0-66F-R10 10 850
0-66F-R10 10 800
0-66H-R10 10 850
0-66H-R10 10 800
0-66T-R00 10 850
0-66T-R00 10 800
0-65F-R00 10 850
0-65F-R00 10 800
0-65H-R00 10 850
0-65H-R00 10 800
3.0L V6
9-55J-R11 10 Idle
9-56J-R10 10 Idle
4.9L 6-Cylinder
0-51E-R02 10 650-750
0-51F-R02 10 650-750
0-51G-R02 10 650-750
0-51H-R02 10 650-750
0-51R-R02 10 625-725
0-52H-R00 10 () 590-690
0-52J-R00 10 () 525-625
0-52K-R00 10 () 525-625
0-52L-R02 10 () 550-650
0-52Q-R00 10 () 525-625
0-52R-R00 10 () 525-625
0-52S-R00 10 () 590-690
(1) Located on underhood emission decal.
(2) With Automatic Transmission in "Drive".
(3) Refer to underhood emission decal.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.