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Do you need to unhook your vacuum advance when using the timing light?
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∙ 15y ago
YES! Any time you adjust the timing you should disconnect the vacuum advance.
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Disconnect and plug the vacuum line and time the engine. Reconnet the vaccum and recheck the timing which should be advanced.
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How do you use timing light on ford 390 1964 ford galaxie 500 XL?
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How do you set the timing on a 76 Chevy 350?
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Ignition timing should be set to 6 deg BTDC, this is done with a timing light. Connect the power leads of you're timing light to the battery and put the pickup clamp over #1 plug wire. Disconnect the vacuum line on the vacuum advance and plug the line so it does not create a vacuum leak. Start the engine and shine the light on the crank pulley to see the timing mark. It should be pointed at 6 deg BTDC. See the attached links on how to install and check you're timing belt. Kyrasis6 Mazdatruckin.com
How do you adjust timing without a timing light on a 1985 Chevy 305 5.0?
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