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Subject: 1973 wanderlodge 391 ford engine Author: Mike K [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 04/ 27/ 05, 12:08pm Anyone know the tune up spec's, dwell, timing etc. for a 391 Ford gas engine in a '73 wanderlodge. Thanks. Mike mjklightmedia2@yahoo.com [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: 1973 wanderlodge 391 ford engine Author: Harvey Lawrence [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 3/ 05, 5:09pm Mike, you might check your local library and see if they have any 1970's chilton repair manuals. it would be listed there. another source could be your localtruck parts store. I am checking elsewhere also [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: 1973 wanderlodge 391 ford engine Author: harvey Lawrence [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 05/ 4/ 05, 6:00am Mike, After a little further research, we have your info. The dwell on the ford 391 should be set at from 28 deg. to 32 deg.--30 deg being the ideal setting. Plugs should be gapped at 35 thousands. Point should be initally set at 15 thousands, however may requre adjusting. The method to use is to remove the distributor cap, and turn the engine over with the starter with the dwell meter hooked up. You should set the dwell as close to 30 as you can.When you start the engine the dwell can change due to wear on the the distibuter drive shaft, so you may have to start engine . check dwell, then shut down and adjust the points, and repeat the process until you have the dwell as close to 30 as possible when you rv up the motor. Hope this makes your day Harvey [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: 1973 wanderlodge 391 ford engine Author: Jerry [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 12/ 7/ 05, 10:01pm In this day and age I cannot believe that anyone is still running a "points" ignition system. A conversion to electronic ignition will make your engine run better, run longer, no longer need frequent tune-ups, and will improve your fuel efficiency. There were lots of Ford "FE" engines (332,352,390,391truck, 410,428 and the mighty 427) so you should be able to find a conversion kit on the cheap. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]