Flathead V8 Timing
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Flathead V8 Timing
I would like to know the timing on a flat head V8 1951 thats been bored 40,000ths over with a mile cam. Truck turns over real slow when warm like it has a dead battery. Starter is in excellent condition and has a 6 volt optima battery. All the grounds are good. Any suggestions?
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advance the timing...… the bore has little to do with this...the cam grind..everything...with that said, you're likely going to have to set it by ear or with a vacuum gauge to what your engine likes... if you advance it too far, it will cough up through the carb especially when trying to start....this is going to be a "play with it until it feels good"
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