Points gap and timing for a 1973 429?

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Points gap and timing for a 1973 429?

Does anyone know the points gap and timing for a 1973 429? I have to tune one up tomorrow and don't have a manual. Thanks!
 
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Points gap and timing for a 1973 429?

.018" - .022"

My book says 14*BTD @ 600RPM and vacuum advance hose dis-connected and plugged.
I would set it at 12* and go from there.


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