The timing is set and adjusted by the Engine Control Module according to driving situations.
Set timing at 36 degrees at 2000 rpm's
8 degrees.
That requires an engine scanner to set the timing.
There is no timing belt on a 305 unless it is an aftermarket belt drive system.
All V8 Chevrolets have a timing chain.
Disconnect the 4 way plug at the distributor so as to put the computer offline. Set the timing to specs and then reconnect the 4 way plug.
unplug the wire that says tach on the dist cap that's the one that reads rpm do this while car is off if this wire is unplugged it will not tell the computer to advance or retart the timing then set your timing to 8 degrees tighten it up and plug it in and that's how you set the timing
What altitude are you at? from seal level to about 2000 ft i would set at 4 and add 2 deg for every 1500 to 2000 feet.
No , the 5.0 liter V8 engine in a 1998 Mercury Mountaineer has ( 1 ) timing CHAIN
It is under the timing cover, driven by the timing belt.
The 5.0 L ( 302 cubic inch ) V8 engine has 1 timing chain
Good chance its located in the fuel tank.