Ignition timing

[JapS]

Hi all from Japan.
I suspect the distributor clamp bolt is loose and the ignition timing is off.　
So I try to check ignition timig,but I can`t find out SPOUT conector.
Please show me where it is.

[tvrgit]

The SPOUT isn't a specific connector, it's a signal to the ECU. Officially, you need to plug in a fault code reader to set "service mode" (Code 60), but you can also put the ECU into "Code 60" mode by disconnecting the throttle position sensor at the front of the engine, on the air intake. That disables the ECU adjustment of timing etc, and should let you set the basic ignition timing.

[Fefeu52]

tvrgit said:

The SPOUT isn't a specific connector, it's a signal to the ECU. Officially, you need to plug in a fault code reader to set "service mode" (Code 60), but you can also put the ECU into "Code 60" mode by disconnecting the throttle position sensor at the front of the engine, on the air intake. That disables the ECU adjustment of timing etc, and should let you set the basic ignition timing.

Thanks for the trick

[phillpot]

All explained here


http://middlebridge-scimitar.co.uk/downloads/ford2...

[JapS]

Thanks!!
I`m gonna check ignittion timing disconecting TPS.
And then BDTC12° or 15°　which is right timing?
But I replaced cam normal with piper fast road cam(below).
It feels like the engine has very little torque at low rpm(1000-1500)
It may be because the ignittion timing is off.


https://www.pipercams.co.uk/product/v629bp270b?_gl...