how to set the timing on a xr3i?

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22-09-2016, 05:53 PM

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how to set the timing on a xr3i?

Hi all, I've just rebuilt the engine on my 1988 escort xr3i (MFI) I now need to time it. This is the first engine rebuild i'very done so I don't actually know how to do it. Any advice is very welcome.

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22-09-2016, 06:13 PM

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There you go mate

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22-09-2016, 06:24 PM

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bring cylinder 1 to the top of the stroke to find tdc, check with a screwdriver down spark plug hole carefully.

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24-09-2016, 11:09 AM

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follow picture above the distributor set it so the fixing bolts are in the middle of the slots as basic timing reset with timing light when its running