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Typically timing specifications are listed in "degrees before top dead center", however, on some very high compression engines those specifications may be different.
Check a shop manual for the specifications for YOUR engine.
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What is wrong into 1988 Nissan pick-up z24 doesn't have power when the idle is running at 700 rpm but if the distributor adjust to advance and about 1200 rpm got lots of power?
your timing is out bring the engine to top dead centre at the first plug from the front of the car, some cars you most set the timing before top dead centre .
What should the timing set at for 1980 Chevy 350?
4 degrees before top dead center / BTDC
At what degree should timing be set on 72 Chevy 350?
8 degrees before top dead center.
What should the stock timing be for your 1982 Dodge Ramcharger 4x4 with a 318 2bbl?
The timing should be set at 12 degrees before top dead center. If this is a Canadian heavy duty engine, it should be set at 2 degrees after top dead center.
What is 8 degrees before top dead center when timing a 92 Chevy caprice?
TDC, top dead center is when the number 1 piston is at the top of the cylinder. 8 degrees before TDC is where you set the distributor so that is when the spark plug fires. You use a timing light to set the distributor. There is a timing mark on the crankshaft pulley and a series of marks on the timing chain cover that will show where 8 degrees before is at. The timing mark on the pulley is a small notch in the edge of the pulley closest to the timing cover.
What should the timing be set on a 1977 350 sbc?
8 to 10 degrees BTDC / before top dead center.
What should the timing be set at on a 72 Chevy 350 It is in my motor home.?
8 degrees before top dead center.
Where do you set the timing on a 76 Chevy 350?
6 to 8 degrees before top dead center. STOCK ENGINE
What is the timing set at for an 86 trans am with tpi fuel injection?
6 degrees before top dead center on the 305 TPI
How do you set before top dead center on a 350 Chevy?
with a timing light, assuming this is an older engine that still uses a distributor.
What is the Timing set on a 1977 Dodge D100 6 cylinder?
The timing for the 1977 225 slant 6 cylinder should be set at 2 degrees before top dead center. This applies to both the manual and automatic transmissions.
What do the timing marks look like for a 94 Chevy C1500 350?
It is look like ruler with 0, 10, 20 number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The timing scale will have an "A" at the top and a "B" on the bottom. In the center is a "0". The "A" is for after top dead center. The "B" is for before top dead center. Each mark on the scale is 2 degrees. Timing is always set on before top dead center.
