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Old Jan 6, 2023 | 03:07 PM
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Timing set install question

I'm going to be putting a new timing set (Cloyes C3057X) in my 302 that's out of a '96 Explorer. It's going in my '89 F150. Would the speed density system benefit any from setting the timing 4 degrees advanced or should I just set it at 0? The set has the option to set it at factory timing, retarded, or advanced. Nothing else has been done to the motor except having the heads rebuilt and shorty headers.

Also, how do I know which distributor gear to use, steel or cast? It's a roller block and came with a cam phaser instead of a distributor so I need to get one.
 
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I'd suggest setting it straight up, the cam is a pretty good RV grind as it is and all combined that motor is a healthy upgrade from the '89 truck motor.
 
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That works for me. What about the dizzy? If I read others right, if the motor is a roller cam then they utilize a steel gear for the distributor. Is this correct?
 
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Yes correct
 
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Thank you for your wisdom.
 
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