How do I adjust the timing on my '63 tbird?
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Asked by Oct 16, 2013 at 09:34 PM about the 1963 Ford Thunderbird

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I am trying to get my car running but keeps
on choking itself out due to timing being
out of whack. How would I go about
adjusting the timing?

3 Answers
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answered 4 years ago

You need a timing light and some basic hand tools...........http://www.ehow.com/how_5829709_adjust-timing-classic-cars.html

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answered 4 years ago

How about a dwell meter also.

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answered 9 months ago

A vacuum guage is all that is needed to adjust carburation and timing.

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