Find Top dead center of piston #1. Set timing from there. For more info, post question at Truckforum.com. All your answers are there. I go there for my chey questions all the time.
how do you set the timing for a 1997 Chevy 350 5.7 engine
Rpm needs to be set at 800 - 900 .. that is factory setting.
Try "Jegs"
It requires an engine scanner to set the timing on that year engine.
Google "Jegs"
how do i set the timing for a chevy 350 small block?
6 to 8 degrees before top dead center. STOCK ENGINE
how do you set the timing on a 1993 Chevy pick up
Use a dwell meter to adjust the points to 30 degrees dwell.
with a timing light, assuming this is an older engine that still uses a distributor.
You can not use a timing light to set the timing on that year engine. The timing is computer controlled and it requires a engine scanner to set the timing.
In order to set the timing on a 98 Chevy 350 vortex, you have to time with a scan tool that will let you set timing. Or let garage do it