What degree to time distributor on 84 ford 302?

Answer 1

A repair manual should say at what degree to time it. If you don't have a manual and you want to set it "by ear" do this: Slightly loosen the hold-down bolt on the distributor just enough so you can be able to rotate the distributor. Start the motor and let it warm up to normal operating temperature. Manually slowly rotate the distributor clockwise and/or counter clockwise until you get the best "purr" of the engine. Tighten the hold-down bolt.

Answer 2

To set the timing on a 1984 Ford 302, you will need a timing light. Make sure the engine is warmed up and the timing connector is unplugged. Aim the timing light at the timing marks, loosen the distributor hold-down bolt, and turn the distributor until the mark lines up with the specified degree on the timing cover. Tighten the distributor bolt and reconnect the timing connector to complete the process.