[bob schrepfer]

have 69 malibu with 350 amd manuel trans and hei distibutor what should i set the timing to right now shes backfiring through carb have holley 650 double pumper seems to be running rich. strong fuel smell,thanks for your help


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[skunkynuggets]

a starting point is to set it 4 degrees btdc. That's the factory setting.

 

[Aug98]

Might not be your timing. Make sure all your cylinders are firing.