Mark the TDC line on the harmonic balancer with whiteout or white chalk. Hook up the timing light to the #1 cylinder spark plug wire (closest to radiator on drivers side). Start engine and spin distributor until the mark moves to 8 degrees before TDC. This is the factory timing.
The base ignition timing for a 1974 Chevy 454 engine is between 8 and 12 degrees below top dead center. A timing light is needed to accurate set ignition timing.
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what are the factory timing specs for a 1977 chevy 454
The timing mark for the Mazda 626 is in front of the engine. The marks for it belt are on the belt itself. The time for this can be set with a timing gun. A mechanic can set this for you.
what is the ignition timing for a 1988 Chevy 454 engine
Between 8 and 12 degrees before TDC... My 454 is set at 10 degrees BTDC and it runs great.
To set the timing on a 1971 Chevrolet 454 engine, first ensure the engine is at TDC (Top Dead Center) on the compression stroke for the number one cylinder. Use a timing light and connect it to the battery and number one spark plug wire. The factory specification for initial timing is typically around 4 to 8 degrees before TDC; adjust the distributor until the timing light shows the correct degree mark on the harmonic balancer. Finally, tighten the distributor hold-down bolt and recheck the timing to ensure it hasn't moved.
you can purchase an aftermarket timing tab which bolts to the timing cover.
To mark in After Effects for precise editing and timing, use the "Mark In" shortcut (I key) to set the starting point of a segment, and the "Mark Out" shortcut (O key) to set the ending point. This helps you accurately trim and adjust the timing of your video clips.
My Motorhome still has the tune-up specs. on the 454 air cleaner housing. It says to undo the vac. at the distribator and plug it. Make sure the engine is runing at 700 RPMs and set the timing at 4BTC.
timing for the 454 engine is 10 degree's at TDC at 700 rpm in neutral or park
8 btc , vac off distributor, in drive , prk brk. set.