How to check timing on early model 302?

September 20, 2005, 09:12:04 PM

My brother has a '84 F-150 with a 302 in it and it idles like most of the time. I wanted to check the timing because I don't think it's been set or checked in the time he's owned it. However, looking at the engine I can't see how you do it. I don't see any timing pointer anywhere, or timing marks on anything. I thought they were on the damper? Although, it's down under the water pump and everything and you can barely even see it. Also which bank has the #1 cylinder on it?

Re: How to check timing on early model 302?

Reply #1 – September 21, 2005, 10:42:56 PM

# 1 is the firont one on Passenger side

Re: How to check timing on early model 302?

Reply #2 – September 21, 2005, 10:57:10 PM

the pointer will be on the passenger side lower front cover the dampner is marked also get you a scotch brite and scuff it off as they get cruddy