Im a search tard. Can someone point out a link to set timing on a 91' 3fe 80 ? and other handy tips
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CJF, I saw your post before you deleted it. I have a crappy parts store repair manual. I may order the FSM. But was just lookin for a link so I can get this done friday night.
Have you done timing before? I know nothing about the 3FE although I diod a lot of work on a 2F.
Timing light clip on Spark plug 1
Power cables on battery
Find the timing mark (on the 2F it is on the left side just above the starter)
May need to clean off timing mark.
Check timing, light blinking on mark tells you where the timing is, mark show up in one spot either to left, right or right on mark.
Need to find out what the timing should be.
Loosen distributor, do not pull out as it drives the oil pump, turn distributor slightly to the left or right to get desired timing.
Timing light clip on Spark plug 1
Power cables on battery
Find the timing mark (on the 2F it is on the left side just above the starter)
May need to clean off timing mark.
Check timing, light blinking on mark tells you where the timing is, mark show up in one spot either to left, right or right on mark.
Need to find out what the timing should be.
Loosen distributor, do not pull out as it drives the oil pump, turn distributor slightly to the left or right to get desired timing.
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Oh yea ive timed lots. I have a nice gun. I guess what I really could and should have asked is where the heck is the mark on the 3fe ? I dont see a mark on the harmonic ballancer or what I call the timing cover.
So on the 2f is the distributor on the left as well. Otherwise how would you reach the distributor and read the marks.
If it's like the 2F, there is a little plate that gets slid out of the way to see the timing mark. The distributor is on the left (facing engine) of the 2F.
on the 3fe there is a rubber plug that you pull out of the cover to see the timing mark
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Cover to the flex plate ? or somewhere on the front of the motor ?
Allow me to make amends for my previous rudeness.
I haven't needed to locate mine yet, but the FSM shows it's on the flywheel, with a little access window just above the starter. Definitely rumored to be a PITA to access/use. I think a lot of folks use a little mirror or some such thing...
Edit: Haynes manual has a picture of this as well; page 1-32.
Curtis
I haven't needed to locate mine yet, but the FSM shows it's on the flywheel, with a little access window just above the starter. Definitely rumored to be a PITA to access/use. I think a lot of folks use a little mirror or some such thing...
Edit: Haynes manual has a picture of this as well; page 1-32.
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ont he 3fe it is at teh back of teh block (behind number 6 cylinder) on the flywheel. rubber boot and there is a wire on the housing under the boot that will line up with the timing marks, tdc will be while distributor pointed at #1 cylinder. I have found it easier while setting valve clearances to pull the spark plugs on the veh first.
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I did some searching last night and even found the 80lool forums but I couldnt find any pictures. A picture is worth a thousand words.