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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 03:45 AM
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Total timing a 302?

Hi, i have a 1973 302 fitted with Holley, Rpm Performer heads, mallory duel points, comp cam, is the total timing 36deg, if so do i adjust with vac adv plugged? regards Alan.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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yup twist it up to 3500rpms or so set the light to 36-38 and then bring the marks to 0 on the balancer. Make sure it's all done advancing before you set it.

why the old dual point????
 
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:12 AM
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it is a new Mallory 2755101, regards Alan
 
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My timing light should be here in a few days, when you say twist it up, do you mean on the carb, i have never used a light that you can advance, all help appreciated, regards Alan.
 
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