Newbie - help with setting timing

[twobone]

Hi,

I'd like to baseline the timing on my crossflow.

Can someone either describe the technique or else point me to another post or web site.

I understand I have to get a timing light and adjust the distributor in the block, but thats all I understand right now.

Thanks

[lowflyer]

I may be jumping to a conclusion, but it sounds like you don't have much mechanical experience.

That being said, if you screw up the timing you will definitely effect the running/starting and may damage the engine.

I would suggest you buy a manual, even a Clymer's or such for a Ford Pinto (the 1600, not the 2000).

It will have all the info you need.

There's nothing hard to do, but you do have to have some basic understanding of mechanics. Perhaps, there is someone near you that will show you "how to" the first time. There's plenty of guys that would be willing to help.

Ken Edney
Chandler, AZ

[twobone]

Ken,

Good advice

I will reach out to a neighbor who is restoring a Europa and get some help

[lowflyer]

If you're interested, I found an old Pinto workshop manual that I had from my Formula Ford days.

It's yours for the cost of the postage. It's "well used" with some grease stains and such, but should give you some basic info on vehicle maintenance.

Contact me direct at lowflyer1@cox.net with your mailing address, and I'll find out the exact price - can't be much, but don't know about Canadian Post (except that they tend to lose things!).

Ken