Need to adjust timing, quick question.

[SykoRanger88]

Im gonna hit the ranger with the timing gun since i know its off a little because i just did it by ear a while back...what connector do i have to unplug while doing this? isnt there a connector to disconnect so the computer doesnt go berzerk while trying to adjust timing? thanks

 

[fivestring]

I think it's called the SPOUT connector. Do a search and you'll get lots of results. Mine was on the firewall right behind the valve cover. Little grey plastic thing with two wires going to it. Pull it out and then check timing.

 

[Mark_88]

If you have a distributor, you may need to disconnect the vacuum advance...this applies to carbed engines of that vintage but not sure about the EFI engines...I seem to recall a vac advance on some but can't say for sure...the Haynes manual gives step by step for adjusting timing or replacing the belt so if you've got one, follow that...and try not to skip steps...like I did...