timing help

[mustang429]

can someone help me get the timing right on 90 lx please can get it to start any tips or tricks would help

[Dirtyd0g]

It shoudl be under the hood but as a rule of thumb on fords I always do 10degrees with the spout disconnected.
Alan

[mustang429]

ok thx and yes its under the hood just wont start

[mustang429]

come someone tell me how to set the timing on 2.3 lt base timing please

[Dirtyd0g]

I just did.
Alan

[supercab78]

He may be asking how to preset it on a none running engine. Can it be set with a timing light while just cranking it over?

[Dirtyd0g]

I just align them as straight as I can get them and get someone to crank it while I turn the distributor. it sounds to me like something else is wrong.
Alan

[03z06vette]

Ignition timing or engine timing?

[mustang429]

i got it thx you