Well to begin with, it all depends on where you live. For example, if you live in Colorado the timing should be set to 10 degrees before top dead center (BTDC). First, there is an in-line spout connection. It looks like a jumper plug. Unplug that connector. Then get a timing light, one with an advance dial, and set the dial at 10 degrees, and "shoot" it at the harmonic balancer. On the 2.9L V6 the timing marks are on the harmonic balancer. There is an arrow that sits over the harmonic balancer on the passenger sider of the engine. Locate it and "shoot" your timing light at it. If the timing light is set at 10 degrees, then the number on the harmonic balancer should look like this TIC. That means you're timing is right on the money. If it doesn't then loosen up the distributor hold down clamp and turn the distributor until it goes to TIC. Hope this helps.
Clay
Colorado
Modern vehicles have their timing set by the PCM (computer), there is no adjustment.
The Ford 4.0 liter SOHC engine has ( 3 ) timing chains and the Ford 4.0 liter OHV engine has ( 1 ) timing chain
There is no timing adjustment. It is done electronically.
The Ford 4.0 L - OHV - V6 engine has ( 1 ) timing chain The Ford 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing chains The Ford 5.0 L - V8 engine has ( 1 ) timing chain
You need a timing tool
The Ford 4.0 L - OHV - V6 engine has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN The Ford 4.0 L - SOHC - V6 engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS
how do you set the timing on a 1.25 ford fiesta zetec s engine ?
The Ford 5.4 litre V8 engine has ( two timing CHAINS ) * one timing CHAIN to each cylinder head
The Ford 4.0 liter SOHC engine has ( 3 ) timing CHAINS
It has a timing CHAIN
Only if you have the 2.5 liter four cylinder engine in a 2001 Ford Ranger . ( that engine has a timing BELT )
In a 1997 Ford Thunderbird the 3.8 liter V6 engine has a timing CHAIN