30 degrees dwell, timing is the second mark above the O mark on the timing tab.
Yes, but I don't know why you would take the HEI / High energy ignition distributor out and replace it with 1 that has points and condenser. That would be a BAD move.
The distributor cap order for a Chevy 283 varies depending on the year of the motor. A 1975 to 1991 has the number one cylinder at the top just to the left of center. The 1967 to 1974 distributor has the number one cylinder at the top just to the right of center. The firing order is 1, 8, 4, 3, 6, 5, 7, 2.
Physically, they are the same exterior dimensions, but that's about it. Bore and stroke are different, rod journal diameter is smaller on the 283, heads bolt on, but no accessory mounting holes in 283, balancer is different. Carb and intake would interchange, distributor fits, bell housing bolt pattern is the same.
With the possible exception of some very early small block heads that had offset valve cover bolts, yes, it will all fit the 283 engine.
one of two places either on the back of the intake or under the exhaust manifold It is on the rear of the engine behind the distributor.
No, Ford has never built a 283. The 283 is a Chevy engine.
Chevrolet did not build the 283 in 1968. The 1967 Chevy 283 had from 195-315 hp depending on how it was set up.
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