Go to autozone and ask them to diagnose it. Your car is a 1996, it should have an OBDII, which means they'll just plug it in.
helps to have the year but 96 and up are computer controlled and there is no timing adjusment only cam adjustment
Rotate the distributor. (Don't try this unless you know what you are doing.)
To adjust the base timing on a 1996 Ford Bronco 5.8L, first ensure the engine is at operating temperature and then disconnect the timing connector, usually located near the distributor. Use a timing light to check the current timing by pointing it at the timing marks on the harmonic balancer while the engine is running. Adjust the timing by loosening the distributor hold-down bolt and rotating the distributor until the desired timing is achieved, then retighten the bolt. Finally, reconnect the timing connector and verify the timing is set correctly.
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what the timing chain marks for 96 maxium
They tell its a pain you have to lift the motor off the mounts .. I owned a 96 Gallant S with a 2.4 I loved that car....
how ofen do you change a timing belt on 96 excel
The 96 Impala LT1 uses an optispark ignition system in which timing is controlled by the PCM (Computer). In order to change the timing you would need to use a computer, cable, and a tuning program such as PCM4Less or Tunercat. The Optispark mounted on the front of the engine is non adjustable for timing controls. The timing is controlled by the PCM sending signals to the ignition control module located adjacent to the coil on the passenger head.
I believe that the 96 has an electronically controlled ignition and cannot be adjusted. If there is a timing issue then timing belt replacement or adjustment is necessary.
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The engine computer is in charge of timing.