77 400 timing set
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77 400 timing set
I have been searching on here to find out what the best way is to set the timing either straight up or 4 advanced. Can't really seem to find a definat answer. What I have is a 400 with long tube headers, weiand 8010 intake edelbrock 1405 and a 2121 comp cam timing set everything else is stock. In advance thanks for your time much appreciated
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The timing needs to be set *6-*8 before top dead center at idol with the vacuum line disconnected and plugged then run it up to 2300RPM's and set that to somewhere in the range of *28 to *32 BTDC if you get more then that there is a small allen screw inside the dizzy vac can adjust that until you get close to that, Mechanical advance around 25*
If your cam is producing high cylinder pressures it might ping at those settings so you might have to go lower on top end,You kinda need to play around with the settings to work with the cam and the crappy gas.
Ping is a death sentence for an engine.
If your cam is producing high cylinder pressures it might ping at those settings so you might have to go lower on top end,You kinda need to play around with the settings to work with the cam and the crappy gas.
Ping is a death sentence for an engine.
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From: Glenvil Ne
He is talking about the cam timing not the ignition timing.
Pretty much any of these will do it. 1977 FORD 6.6L/400 Ford Modified Timing Chain and Gear Sets - SummitRacing.com
Pretty much any of these will do it. 1977 FORD 6.6L/400 Ford Modified Timing Chain and Gear Sets - SummitRacing.com
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I misunderstood his question also.
I don't know the answer. You might want to post it in the 335 engine section.
335 Series- 5.8/351M, 6.6/400, 351 Cleveland - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
I don't know the answer. You might want to post it in the 335 engine section.
335 Series- 5.8/351M, 6.6/400, 351 Cleveland - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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This will help ya out, One way makes more power one way makes more torque...But remember torque is what gets you going not horse power.
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I have been searching on here to find out what the best way is to set the timing either straight up or 4 advanced. Can't really seem to find a definat answer. What I have is a 400 with long tube headers, weiand 8010 intake edelbrock 1405 and a 2121 comp cam timing set everything else is stock. In advance thanks for your time much appreciated
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