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The meter needs a dwell setting or scale. Otherwise it won't measure it with meaningful readings.
28 to 32 for the dwell and for the timing, TDC if it is standard transmission, 4 degrees BTDC if it is automatic transmission.
your dwell angle will be 29 timing ( initial ) will be 6 degrees below TDC
30 degrees Dwell angle varies from vehicle to vehicle. The dwell angle is the amount of degrees the points are closed
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Point-equipped V-8s are generally accepted to have a dwell angle between 28-32 degrees. This is best set with a dwell meter. You can use a matchbook cover in a pinch until a dwell meter is used. Turn the points adjustment screw until you feel some drag when pulling the matchbook cover out of the gap. An old-timer told me this trick and the dwell turned out at 30 degrees. It's best to set the dwell at the lowest value because timing advances as engine speed increases. Setting the dwell too high will advance the timing too far at high speed and cause power loss.Remember to re-time the engine and set the idle speed after setting the dwell. Turning the distributor doesn't affect the dwell, the dwell affects the timing.My research indicates that the dwell should be checked every 3000 miles, sometimes more. I've seen claims as high as 10,000 miles. You'll have to monitor it yourself and choose the interval that's best.Good luck.
Point gap---.017 Plug gap----.034 Dwell Angle-26-31 Timing------10-12 BTDC
go with 27 on the dwell and 4 btdc on timing
Point gap---.017-.019 Plug gap----.034 Dwell Angle-26-31 Timing------10-12 BTDC
Use Chiltons repair manual for the model year. Then you will find the engine specs. The points gap at 0.019 and the dwell will set at 30 The timing should set between 8 to 10 degrees before top dead center. Remember that changing the timing will change the dwell. Timing changes the dwell. but the dwell don't change the timing. So set the timing first.
12-16 thou gap and 34-36degree dwell angle for HR.
timing: 5 degrees btdc. electronic ignition sets dwell automatically. timing: 5 degrees btdc. electronic ignition sets dwell automatically.