The 230 had a firing order of 1-5-3-6-2-4 rotating clockwise.
what is it a 6 or an 8.an 8 is 18436572.a 230 6ci is--153624
There should be a sticker by the radiator to verify the engine size but barring that, I'm pretty sure the only 6 cylinder engines put in 1965 vans was a 230 cu. in. inline six. The only other 6 cylinder available was a 292 but those were special order for pickups. I doubt they put one in a van.
You always start counting from the timing belt/chain. Cylinder 4 is the one closest to the windshield on a SLK 230.
The Hollywood Squares - 1965 2-230 was released on: USA: 19 July 1968
Days of Our Lives - 1965 1-230 was released on: USA: 30 September 1966
230 cu. in.
The 230 was made in Scotland by Milbro from 1965-74
The 250 Chevy I6 was not installed in the 1965 Chevy and did not come out until 1966. However here are the specs for the 250 which someone may have installed in this truck. Spark Plug Gap - .035 AC plug 46N Point Gap - New .019 Used .016 Dwell Angle - 31-34 Timing - 6 degrees BTDC Firing Order - 1-5-3-6-2-4 If you have the 230 Chevy I6 which is what was installed in the 1965 then the spec on it are. Spark Plug Gap - .035 AC plug 44N Point Gap - New .019 Used .016 Dwell Angle - 31-34 Timing - 4 degrees BTDC Firing Order - 1-5-3-6-2-4
For a 1965 Chevy Nova with a 230 cubic inch 6-cylinder engine, the recommended ignition timing is typically set at around 6-8 degrees before top dead center (BTDC). The spark plug gap for this engine should be set to approximately 0.035 inches. Always refer to the specific service manual for any variations or specific adjustments based on your vehicle's condition.
Inline 6 194/230 V8 283/327 BB396
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