How do I reset the timing on an '85 ford f 250 7.5 litre engine?

Submitted by benthemech Mon 11/16/2009

more info - did you change

Submitted by jerryh20 on Mon, 11/16/2009 - 16:40.

more info - did you change the the timing chain or distributer? why is reset needed?

went to start it and caught a

Submitted by benthemech on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 15:07.

went to start it and caught a "stack" fire from it backfiring through the carb. Once it starts it refuses to run on its own and it has no power. sounds like it's only running on 2 cylinders. All the plug wires have not been messed with. Hoping somthing hasn't happened to the timing chain or distributor. I will continue to look for other problems, however, I fear the worst.

went to start it and caught a

Submitted by benthemech on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 15:09.

went to start it and caught a "stack" fire from it backfiring through the carb. Once it starts it refuses to run on its own and it has no power. sounds like it's only running on 2 cylinders. All the plug wires have not been messed with. Hoping something hasn't happened to the timing chain or distributor. I will continue to look for other problems, however, I fear the worst.

if the wires are crossed up,

Submitted by mws919 on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 16:23.

if the wires are crossed up, that's most likely the problem.

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