For a 350 engine equipped with an air gap manifold and a Saturday Night Special cam, a good timing setting would typically be around 12-16 degrees of initial timing with around 34-36 degrees of total timing. It's important to ensure that the total timing is reached by about 3000 RPM to optimize performance. Additionally, fine-tuning may be necessary based on your specific engine setup, fuel type, and driving conditions, so consider making adjustments while monitoring engine performance.
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10-12 degrees
map stands for manifold absolute pressure it records manifold pressure and adjusts fuel and timing acordingly. it should be located on the firewall. hope this helps.
The e36 M50 has a timing chain. The e30 has a belt. Black plastic intake manifold = Chain Metal intake manifold = Belt
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Knock sensors detect detonation ( knocking ) by reacting to the ping by retarding the ignition timing so you will need a timing light for this. connect the timing light and locate the knock sensor, ( many are on the intake manifold ) now use a metal object to tap ( not too hard and not on the sensor itself ) on the intake manifold ( light tapping should suffice ), if the sensor is functioning you will see the timing retard. If the timing does not retard you will need to check voltage across the terminals of the knock sensor connector.
No absolutely not...
Advanced timing can cause that to happen
if you would stand in front of the engine (in front of the timing belt),it should be on the left side of the engine block under the exhaust manifold
It should not be doing that. There is something amiss. Probably the timing. Have a mechanic check it.
The manifold has no way of overheating, it's a piece of metal if its glowing red then the exhaust may be plugged up, or the engine timing is retarded, or you have an ignition misfire. Everyone should have a manual for their vehicle (parts store or dealer), and a local library should have professional shop manuals available in the REFERENCE section for free.
The timing chain is located on the left side of the engine, to access it you will need to take off the manifold cover.