Thanks for the reply webfoot. What determines the RPM to hit the 36*? I'm still a little confused on this total timing issue.
Timing Question
This may be a dumb question, but, here goes. I'm trying to get 36* total dialed in on my engine. I punched in 36* on my timimg light (vac advance plugged) and reved the engine. Should I see 36* at 0 on the tab?
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Scott,
My engine builder scribed two lines on the harmonic balancer, one at 36* and one at 38*. My problem is that when I try to time the engine, I feel I should see the 36* mark at zero when I dial it in on my timing light. When reving the engine it seems to go beyond the 36* mark at zero on the balancer. Would that mean I'm getting too much mechanical advance?
By the way, great info in your post, thanks.
My engine builder scribed two lines on the harmonic balancer, one at 36* and one at 38*. My problem is that when I try to time the engine, I feel I should see the 36* mark at zero when I dial it in on my timing light. When reving the engine it seems to go beyond the 36* mark at zero on the balancer. Would that mean I'm getting too much mechanical advance?
By the way, great info in your post, thanks.
I appreciate all the responses fellas.
I must admit that I am "ignut" a little about timing. I checked it again, the total seems to be 36-38* and the initial is 14*. Does this sound about right? Since this is a new engine, I haven't gotten on it much at all.
The cam is 224/234 530/550, 427 ci, original points distributor, Quadrajet. The engine was dynoed and the builder said he marked the balancer for future use of setting the timing at 36-38*.
I must admit that I am "ignut" a little about timing. I checked it again, the total seems to be 36-38* and the initial is 14*. Does this sound about right? Since this is a new engine, I haven't gotten on it much at all.
The cam is 224/234 530/550, 427 ci, original points distributor, Quadrajet. The engine was dynoed and the builder said he marked the balancer for future use of setting the timing at 36-38*.
Steve,
I have no clue how the vac advance is setup. If I increase the initial timing to 16* or even 18*, then the total timing also increases, right?
I have no clue how the vac advance is setup. If I increase the initial timing to 16* or even 18*, then the total timing also increases, right?
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