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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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i have a 1979 351 w with edelbrock intake an 600 holly 4brl carb, proform hei distributor what should I set the timing gun at is it 10 degree or 14
I know most chevys are 10 but I think ford different
 
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My 86 351W engine bay tag says 10* BTDC. I found they usually run better with 12. Play with it a bit and see where it runs best, you want the most without pinging on restart or stress on the starter.
 
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