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Firing Order & Timing Marks
Firing Order & Timing Marks
Fig 1: Identifying Firing Order & Timing Marks
Fig 2: Identifying Spark Plug Wire Routing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
BASE IGNITION TIMING
Application
Degrees BTDC @ Idle
4.6L
(1)
(2)
8-12
(1)
Disconnect single in-line SPOUT connector, or remove shorting bar from double-wire SPOUT connector.
(2)
Timing is not adjustable.