Thread: 1990 460 strght up timing?

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the gear will work just fine, your cam has a magnetic trigger, so your computer wont even notice the difference of the gear.... i dont know the EFI 460s too well so i'm not sure if the magnet/magnets are on the gear or the cam.. that you would have to find out first, if its on the cam then you're good to go

Well, assuming shaawnlee is correct, Ford went back to straight up timing in 85-86, so as interesting as the question seemed, it has become moot.

Personally I miss the days the computer consisted of a box on the fire wall and you carried an extra just in case. Almost a computerless electronic ignition. I guess that's why I'm trying to relive my childhood with a 77 4x4 crewcab/429 project in the garage.

Thanks for all your input

John

i prefer cars with no computer at all.... even though they have come a long way.... with OBDII at least theres some sort of standard..... they're getting better and better at the car actually being able to diagnose the problem for you.... soon you wont have to even look at a freeze frame to compare with the DTC to figure out exactly whats going on....

I am not 100 percent positive on the straight cam position ,..but I am sure it would not hurt to put a new timing chain on at 100,000 miles and use one that allowed you to advance/retard the cam.I have almost 250,000 miles on mine in stock form and it turns about 3200 rpm at 65 with the c-6 transmission,they are really good trucks.