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Should be the 258 cid I6
Back in 1978, an 80 hp Merc had compression in the 180psi range, so a high octane fuel is required. Basicly, if your readings are at least in the 110 - 120 psi range, and no more than 10 - 15 psi variance between the highest and lowest reading, you should be okay.
Check the spark. If that's good check compression and timing. Check the spark. If that's good check compression and timing.
It should be in the back of the engine, just to the drivers side of the distributor.
Should be on left side facing motor down at bottom of engine near the fire wall.
how to set the timing on 1978 f100 ford 400 engine
.The 1978 Pontiac Trans Am engine oil dipstick can be found on the right hand side of the engine. The engine oil dipstick will have a yellow handle.
should be on a sticker on the underside of the hood or somewhere around the engine bay, if there is none, you can tell because if its not a big block (460) its probably a 351M
Standing in front, looking at the engine, clockwise.
116-hp is the power of the Volvo 343 1978 engine and its maximum speed is 96 mph.
lol, 1990's Honda civic, gutless little four-banger but they are reliable and get good mileage, but my 1978 2 cylinder snowmobile has more power