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Old May 7, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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302 ignition timing
What should the timing for a 1970 302 with a 2 barrel carb be set to?

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Anywhere from 6 to 10 degrees BTDC initial would be fine. The more the merrier, until it detonates.
 
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The more the merrier indeed...mine is closer to 12 degrees. Most books say anywhere from 6 to 8 degrees, I try to start at 8 degrees and push it to 10, if not more.
 
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