initial timing
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initial timing
I have been working on a project that is about finished except for the timing. The 88 351w engine idles as under a load at the recommended 10 BTDC and idles much more freely at 18 BTDC. By removing the#1 plug I determined that I am at the right gear for the distributor. This is a points type distributor however, and I am not sure if this is a problem in relation to the cam. Can I run this or greater advance safely? Would it be possible to run without the vacuum advance so as to avoid overheating? Thank you.
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From: Independence, MO
initial timing
may first gues just on what you've said is maybe you ballancer ring has slipped, you could try removeing the #1 plug get the piston to the top on TDC then mark your balancer at the timming tab pointer, and use this as a refrence point for setting your timming, if you set your base timming 1/2 to 3/4 inch befroe this mark it should put you in the ball park. hope this helps. DW
