automatic transmission 5 degrees BTDC @650 rpm in drive. Manual transmission 5 degrees BTDC @ 700 rpm in neutral
what motor do you have in it
the timing shoujld be 8 degrees BTDC. If your engine has a vacume advance hose running to the distributor than you will have to remove it from the distributor and seal it off before setting the timing.
Remove the vacuum hose at the distributor and plug it temporarily. Attach timing light and turn distributor as needed to set to factory specs or 8 degrees BTDC. Reattach vacuum line.
The order in the distributor will be 18436572 in a counter clockwise rotation. see link
How do u set the timing on a 1972 buick skylark
The engine will not fire. Remove the distributor cap and turn the engine over. If the rotor does not turn that is a good sign the chain has broken.
Use a timing light
No, the last year that GM used points in their distributor was in 1972.
History of the Motor Car - 1972 is rated/received certificates of: Spain:T
What is the value of a good running 1972 100 HP Johnson out board motor
harmonic balancer
What is the value of a good running 1972 100 HP Johnson out board motor