timing too far advanced?
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timing too far advanced?
Bought a new starter for my truck cause the POS summit hot rod starter was drawing 225 amps at start up. I have had issues starting the pig. It is a 429 transplanted into 78 f250 ranger CS 4x4. Put in a Bosch reman and drove it for the first time to a friends and it would not restart. He immidiately said it is kicking back, I need to retard the timing. Which way do I rotate the dizzy to retard timing? CW or CCW?
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From: Portage Twp, PA
Clockwise...now, having said that, if you can either buy a timing light or know a buddy with one, that's the way to go.
My 460 is set at 14º initial, but you might wanna go around 10º to start off.
Pat
My 460 is set at 14º initial, but you might wanna go around 10º to start off.
Pat
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To the OP, NEVER ever just start cranking your timing around. It is stupid and asking for engine trouble. Never adjust timing without knowing your engine's total mechanical advance. Never advance beyond 38° total mechanical advanced timing either.
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