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Can an engine start if the timing is off?
If the timing is off by a few degrees the engine can start but will run rough. More than a few (depending on the engine) it will not start.
Chevy 350 timing degrees?
It is best to start at 8 degrees at 600 rpm for auto and 6 degrees at 800 rpm for manual. The total timing should be around 33 degrees.
Chevy 350 timing?
what is the timing on a chevy 350 It depends on the compression ratio and the quality of the fuel, but 8 degrees before TDC is a good place to start. Then try increasing 1 or 2 degrees at a time until you notice pinging or it's hard to start when hot.
What is the Chevy 350 dwell and timing?
28/30 degrees on the dwell, the timing differs depending on the vehicle, start at 8 degrees before top dead center, it should run
What is the ignition timing for a Chevy 350 c.i. engine. The engine is of an unknown year. It has a carburetor and is emissions exempt?
You can usually start out about 8 degrees BTDC with no pinging. Increase 1 or 2 degrees at a time during normal operation until you hear pinging and then back off 2 degrees. On a dragstrip, increase timing 1 or 2 degrees at a time until best mph is observed.
Does loose timing chain cause Chevy 88 305H to not start?
A loose timing chain can cause the 305 h to jump time. with improper time, the engine will not start.
How do you set the timing on a 1990 Chevy Lumina?
Disconnect the plug going to the distributor that has two wores. Start the engine and set the timing to 0� (TDC). Stop the engine, reconnect the plug and the 'puter will handle the timing from there on.AnswerDisconnect the plug going to the distributor that has two wires. Start the engine and set the timing to 0� (TDC). Stop the engine, reconnect the plug and the 'puter will handle the timing from there on.
Chevy 350 engine every time is set the timing tighten down the dist and start up it jumps?
Check for excessive slack in the timing chain.
How can you set the timing on a 1982 350 Chevy?
start engine ,plug off vacuum line to advance on distributer ,set at 6-8 degrees btc with a timing light hooked on #1 cylinder,tighten dist. , hook vac. hose back up.done
Where should the timing be set at on a 1992 Chevy suburban with a 350 Eng?
First unplug brown wire to computer , set timing at o degrees, turn off engine, disconnect bat, wait 10 to 15 seconds , hook computer back up , connect bat cable back , start the engine and the computer will set the correct timing.
Why will a newly rebuilt Chevy 350 only start with the timing advanced about 50 degrees?
what is in the engine? something is wrong,it should run about 7 degrees or so, maybe the timing light is incorrect.need more info to correctly answer. Sounds like the distributor is a cog or two off - either that or the wires are shifted one off in the distributor.
Timing specifications for 1998 Chevy 5.7 engine?
my check engine light is on on start up truck runs great after wormed up runs rough
