Timing The Ford 289 Engine

[PatDaddi]

Hey man, I know this was posted 4 years ago, but my son and I have been building a 69 mustang, with a 289 out of a 65. I haven't been able to get the damn distributor dialed in until your video. Every other video left me with more questions than answers. Found your video last night, and our project started for the first time last night. Thanks man!

[wildvioletdude]

This is the most direct, easy to understand videos on this subject. You have a good way of clearly communicating. Thanks, you should do more!

[houseboatrob]

This is by far the best video to understand timing in a small block ford.

[uet]

Converted my 1971 Mustang Coupe from a 2 barrel intake to a 4 barrel and forgot to set the timing to TDC before removing things.
Was backfiring and sputtering until my brother and I found this video, got it running properly in 30 minutes thanks to you! AWESOME!

[jimmywilson]

I’ve never seen that method but damn that was cool. I’ve just never thought about it that way… It makes perfect sense though. Thanks for sharing.

[Marlon]

Thanks for the refresher course, I remembered the steps, But forgot the position on the rotor, You made it straight to the point without all the selling products the way I like it, Really simple.

[PM-zwkc]

This is no doubt the best form of teaching I have seen on distributor timing. A+

[WazzeeTV]

Omg!!!! Very simple and to the point. A co worker actually sent me this video knowing that I was having trouble starting my car. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you a million.

[austindowney]

Been struggling with my 67 289, after your video I’m feeling confident I will have it dialed in tomorrow!

[dgiorgi]

Thank you for this video, direct and straight to the point, perfect

[noneshere]

Yes, good video.👍👍
Manually set the crank and then tune the cap right too it with the pen light on Coil negative to battery positive .
5:55
Tap sliping the oil pump around actually works too.
You just got to remember to return to your mark.
I did a ford 460 today the exact same way
Exquisite video knowledge for all ol'fords, good job

[speedyg]

Instead of fiddling around trying to get it to drop in the oil pump shaft just turn the crank until it drops down then turn the crank back to 10 degrees, so much easier.

[rosco]

I was going to say man you should be a professor of car engines because you explain so well and clearly, but then you said in class and I was like ok, makes perfect sense. He is a teacher after all.

[sed]

Great video! 4:15 instead of playing with it, just bump the starter once and it'll drop right down. Just read that tip in my '66 service manual and it worked perfect!

[kevinlonquist]

Perfect video, thank you so much for the excellent explanation on Ford SB timing and ignition.Thanks to you I finally got my 302 running.

[CZvictorius]

Helped a lot with timing of my 289 1965 in the Czech Republic. Running well. Many thanks 😉

[bullford]

This video really cleared up my confusion when setting my timing. Best and clearest video on this I found so far.

[captainjohnh]

Thanks so much for showing how you had to fiddle with it to get it to seat completely. I had a hard time getting mine to seat, and now I understand why.

[Doctorj]

Thank you. I remember replacing the distributor on a 302 and having a heck of a time getting it installed.

[akirasrequiem]

Thanks a bunch for making this video!! As a mechanically inclined guy with little Automotive experience this was perfect!! And I didn’t need a set of fancy tools. :)