Timing need help asap

[number1_kid]

Hey,
someone tell me the basics of timing my Festiva?
Put engine in last night and doing hte little things tonight so.

Any help will do,
I dont have a timing light .

its a 92 Festiva automatic

thanks

[PaulLehr]

Well if you want to set the timing your first step would be to buy or borrow a timing light

[mattswabb]

If you have a harbor freight nearby they have a cheap one:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=3343

I got one and works fine.