In mechanics books it says to set the timing to 6 DBTDC with a timing light, (Caution: this is with all the pollution stuff on the motor)
If you removed the pollution gadgets the timing should be set with a vacuum gauge and the timing will be 12 DBTDC.
The timing for a 460 Ford engine is 14 degrees before top dead center. The engine should idle at about 600 rpm.
turn it to the right.
Gose counterclockwise on 302-360-390 and 460.
12B
Produced from 1968 to 1996.
8 btdc @ 800 rpm
For a 1996 Ford F-250 , 460 cubic inch / 7.5 liter V8 engine : I believe that is rated at ( 245 horsepower )
( .044 inch ) for the 460 cubic inch / 7.5 liter V8 engine in a 1996 Ford F-250 according to fordparts.com
loosen the nut holding the distributer in place and turn the distributer clockwise or counter-clockwise. You will need a timng light to see the timing mark on the harmonic balancer. There will probably be complete instructions with the timing light.
Yes
8 to 10 degreds btdc
The engine computer fires the injectors. The timing of the injector pulse is determined with info from all of the senors on the engine.