1965 Ford Mustang GT - Set the timing on Ford V8 - 289 engine 

This video will show you how to set the engine timing on a Ford V8. It will also show how to line up the number 1 cylinder with the rotor pointing to number 1 spark plug and timing marks on TDC, top dead center on the vibration damper.
Shows how to advance and retard the timing, how to use a timing light, how to install the timing light, how to mark the vibration damper to see the marks, and how to tighten the distributor.
Gap spark plugs.