Classic/Antique Car Repair/1965 mustang 2b

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Expert: - 4/23/2008


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QUESTION: replacing the timing chains. what is the firing order,rmp,dwell,point setting and the prper way ti set time and chain

ANSWER: What engine?
Brad

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QUESTION: 289,sorry

Answer
The timing mark on the cam gear (big gear) should be at 6 O clock and the mark on the crank gear (small gear) at 12 O clock. The firing order is 15426378. The cylinders are number 1 through 4 on the right bank (passengers) and 5678 on the left bank. The dwell is 26 to 31 degrees and or .017". The timing is set at 6 degrees before top dead center and the idle RPM is for a manual transmission 585 with the A/C on and 525 in drive for an automatic again with A/C on. Hope this helps.
Brad

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All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

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Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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