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Depends on where you live and what grade of gas you use, 12 degrees is safe all around.
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What is the timing for a 1979 ford f150 with a 460?
www.motorcraft.com shows the ignition timing for a 1979 F150 with the 460 cubic inch ( 7.5 liter ) V8 , automatic transmission , as 14 degrees BTDC
What is the ignition timing for a 1979 Ford 351m with an auto. trans.?
Firing order is : 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8
What is correct timing for 1979 403 trans-am?
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With automatic transmission ( 6 degrees BTDC ) With automatic transmission and dual mode ignition timing ( 12 degrees BTDC ) With manual transmission ( 10 degrees BTDC ) According to motorcraft . com
Where is the timing belt on a 1979 cevy pickup?
A 1979 Chevrolet pickup does not have a timing belt, it has a timing chain. The chain will last the life of the engine and is normally replaced during an engine overhaul.
What is the best ignition timing for a 300 straight six in a ford truck?
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What are the timing settings for a 1979 grand prix?
There are no timing settings to set in a 1979 Grand Prix. The 3.4 L and the 3.1L and the 3.8 L that Pontiac used in its lineups all had computer controlled timing.
How do you remove an ignition switch from a 1979 Chevrolet C10 pickup?
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How do you replace the key cylinder ignition on a 1979 El Camino?
You will need to remove the retaining ring at the top of your 1979 Chevrolet El Camino ignition switch. The ignition switch will slide out. Remove the wiring harness. Reverse the process to install the new ignition switch.
How do I start my 1979 Chevrolet?
Put it in park , insert the ignition key into the ignition and turn the key to start it.
