if the engine is in a jet boat start at 8' and set for best starting and top end. around 12'. to far and you will end up stuck on the lake if it will not turn over.
The timing for a 460 Ford engine is 14 degrees before top dead center. The engine should idle at about 600 rpm.
The firing order for a 1978 Ford 460 is: 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
The 1978 thunderbird had a 460 as one of its optional engines so yes it can fit
turn it to the right.
Gose counterclockwise on 302-360-390 and 460.
12B
8 btdc @ 800 rpm
1,5,4,2,6,3,7,8
8 to 10 degreds btdc
www.motorcraft.com shows the ignition timing for a 1979 F150 with the 460 cubic inch ( 7.5 liter ) V8 , automatic transmission , as 14 degrees BTDC
1974-1978, 1979-1998 (trucks only)
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