Base Ignition Timing - V8

1992 Ford Pickup F150, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.9 Y, 4WD, M5OD-R2SECTION Base Ignition Timing - V8
BASE IGNITION TIMING - V8

Application (1) Degrees BTDC @ RPM
5.0L
Automatic Transmission 10 @ 525-825
Manual Transmission 10 @ 550-850
5.8L
C6 Automatic Transmission 10 @ 630-930
E4OD Automatic Transmission 10 @ 580-880
Manual Transmission 10 @ 580-880
7.5L 10 @ 500-800
(1) With SPOUT in-line connector disconnected.
NOTE: For 7.3L injection pump timing procedures, see ADJUSTMENTS article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section.
RENDER: 1.0x

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