Amin5
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05-25-23 07:01 PM - Post#2858346
I've read online and this forum for some time. I learned to set the timing by placing the BB in the fly wheel window setting the distributor to #1 cylinder and the car fired up. I let it run until the engine was warm. I connected a timing light pointed it at the needle on the flywheel. The light was set on 0. I didn't see the BB. As I turned the dial on the timing light the BB appeared and lined up with the pointer at the 18 degree mark on the timing light. This is my first time using a timing light and working on a classic car. Please Advise
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 Shepherd
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05-26-23 05:17 AM - Post#2858355
In response to Amin5
Engine must be at base idle and vacuum line on dist disconnected, to get an accurate setting.
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Amin5
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05-26-23 11:28 AM - Post#2858379
In response to Shepherd
I did disconnect the vacuum line and had a vacuum gauge on the carburetor. It was not in the green per the gauge. I installed a Bosch tachometer and idle was about 500rpm in park and drive. It has a new valve gasket, intake manifold gasket, new carburetor, spark plugs, wires and coil.
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Shepherd
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05-26-23 01:44 PM - Post#2858381
In response to Amin5
Ok, so what is the timing per the manual? 18 advanced is way to much. Online info
says on the ball, I would set it 4 degrees advanced, see how it runs.
Edited by Shepherd on 05-26-23 01:49 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Amin5
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05-26-23 02:27 PM - Post#2858384
In response to Shepherd
ok I will do that and report back tomorrow. I have to work tonight. Thanks for the info.
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Impala58cvt
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05-28-23 08:45 PM - Post#2858473
In response to Amin5
I use to use 1 of my dad's golf tee's to plug the vacuum line, Hope this helps.
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gcrkfrd
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05-29-23 07:52 AM - Post#2858486
In response to Impala58cvt
This Old Codger, had to use a Rifle Scope to see the timing mark, on my 62-235.
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bobb
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05-29-23 10:32 AM - Post#2858494
In response to Amin5
the marks could be off. lots of test driving will help you zero in on where it shoud be. mark the inner and outer rings on the dampner so you will know in the future if they are moving around.
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Amin5
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05-31-23 04:47 PM - Post#2858583
In response to bobb
Ok after finishing my 36hr night shift finally back to the car. I finally have it timed at 7 degrees that seems to run the best. I just kept adjusting the distributor while watching the timing light and vacuum gauge. The Vacuum gauge reads right on the line of the green. Tachometer is about 600rpm.I went ahead a swapped out to a Pertronix ignition with Flame thrower coil instead of points. I've yet to drive it around will do that tomorrow as I'm beat! Thanks for all the help and I will update soon.
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