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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 02:24 AM
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Time For Timing Set To ?

Here gos , i have a 75 F-250 ,390 engine ,i just put in a Comp. Cam ,268/502 LIFT holley dual feed 750 carb. dual roller timing chain , Edelbrock intake maniflod , matching lifters and springs, and the timing should be ? stock is around 6 and that wont work , right now its at about 16 deg. any help thanks
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 06:06 AM
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THe best thing to do is get your distributor recurved. You want as much initial as possible. The engine kicking back against the flywheel is a sign of too much. You will want to limit your total timing to around 36 - 42 degrees. Aftermarket distributors make this super easy.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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Ratsmoker , i'll stop by the speed shop and see what i can come up with, i"ll let you know. Thanks TNT
 
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Old Jul 1, 2004 | 03:10 AM
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factory spec is 6 to 10 but 12 btdc is best!
 
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