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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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timing and dwell issues

Hi Y'all, I have a 66 F-100. It has a 73 240 six in it. It has the 66 dist, intake, carb and fuel pump. Just cant get it to run correctly. Should I be setting timing and dwell to the 66 specs or the 73? There is a pretty big difference. I say the 66 specs, my buddies say the 73 specs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 05:41 AM
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If you have a 73, it is more likely a 300. Not saying it's not a 240 but they kinda slipped away about 66-67.

I would agree with 73 specks, for a 300 if they are different.




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