For a 1978 Ford Bronco with the 351 M engine : 14 degrees BTDC - automatic transmission 6 degrees BTDC - manual transmission 8 degrees BTDC - automatic transmission - California unless the engine compartment decal shows different
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Here is the installation instructions for the Edelbrock Performer aluminum intake manifold for a Ford 351M/400...hope it helps out. http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/misc/tech_center/install/2000/2171.pdf
Only if the cross member is in the way.
improper cam timing, improper ignition timing, lack of fuel, lack of spark, lack of compression, faulty starter, etc. there are 1000000 different answers to your question. please be more specific.
all big blocks , 351m,400m, 460 and I think the 351w. I'm sure of the smaller ones 351 and 400's as I've had trucks with them.
78 ft lbs
The timing marks can assist a mechanic in setting the engine timing. The number one timing marks will set the number one piston so that the number one valve can be properly adjusted.
wiring diagram of ford ltd 1978
The van should have electronic ignition, resistors are built into the ignition module and cannot be serviced. The module is located on the left inner fender below the master cylinder.
12 degrees before top dead center.
The timing chain is located on the front of the engine behind the water pump. The top gear is the camshaft and the bottom is the crankshaft.
Unless that is an extremely radical 350 it shouldn't be idling at 1500 rpm in the first place. It should idle around 800 rpm and drop maybe a couple hundred when put in gear. If you are having to idle it at 1500 to keep it running you do have other problems. Could be timing, vacuum leaks, or a poorly adjusted carb. I'd start with those first.