17 thousandths on the points and 10-12 degrees before top dead center. Early '70s vehicles came from factory with 0 btdc for smog reasons but now that they are excempt 10-12 is best.
the timing degrees are 13 24 on the dodge 318
whats the correct timing mark for a 1990 dodge ram pickup 318
Worn timing chain.
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Start the engine and point the timing light at the timing marks. The flashing timing light will cause the timing mark on the harmonic balancer appear to be stationary and aligned with the timing marker. It should be lined up with "10 BEFORE." If not, turn the distributor until it is. Turn off the engine and tighten down the distributor hold-down. Unhook the timing light. Read more: How to Set the Timing on a 1974 Dodge 318 Motor | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7405118_set-1974-dodge-318-motor.html#ixzz2S9e9ResE
your timing is not adjustable. the pcm controls the timing. your dis. is index.
Timing is handled by the computer, there is no adjustment needed.
Valve timing is not adjustable on a stock engine. The timing chain is either installer correctly or not.
yes, unhook the vaccum hose to the distribuetor to set the timing.
Its 10 degrees BTDC +/- 2 degrees.
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It is set to zero degrees with a scan tool. It can not be done with a timing light.