Reply to "Timing"

All engines are NOT created exactly equal! Years ago Mr. Herb Adams (engineer for GM) suggested a technique known as "Power Timing", where the engine "Tells" you how much total timing it can handle. It works like this: Start engine and bring it up to normal operating temprature. Rev it up to, between 2500 and 3000 RPM To make sure ALL of the centrifugal advance is IN., turn (advance) the Distributer until detonation is heard, NOW BACK it off (retard) 2 degrees. Tighten the distributer clamp. Your maximum timing is now set for THAT engine. This takes into acount all the variables, from cam, to timing chain slop, to compression ratio, Fuel Quality, etc. ALL of it!! All the best, Marlin.

[This message has been edited by MARLIN JACK (edited 02-08-2003).]