4, to 6 degrees advanced or BTDC.
12 degrees for an automatic.
It is inside the distributor
on the front corner of the block (mechanical pump)
to my knowledge 1980 Chevy v8 engines didn't have ignition points, and dwell settings are for points.
timing for 302 small blockthere is two small marks on the two timing weels line them up and your good to go
4 degrees before top dead center / BTDC
Is it not on the outer cover? If not, the fuse block is not stamped or marked?
Inside the oil pan mounted to the engine block.
The ignition timing on a 1980 Dodge D50 Pickup is: 2.0 L engine: 5 degrees BTDC 2.6 L engine: 7 degrees BTDC Additional info FYI: #1 cylinder location: FRONT Distributor rotation: CLOCKWISE Firing order: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
Anything will fit any car, anytime. That is hot rodding.
Inside the oil pan mounted to the engine block.
It wasnt a 400 big block it actually was a 402