Posted by T.L. (IP: 206.133.171.42) on March 31, 1999 at 12:21:34:
In Reply to: Re: Engine timing posted by Mark on March 31, 1999 at 09:40:41:
Total timing is when the distributor is in full advance; usually around 2500-3000 RPM. NEVER exceed 38-degrees total or you could damage the engine. More initial advance gives you more low-end power and throttle response, while less initial advance gives you more high RPM power...
: Okay...TL, could you explain the total timing for me? I have my 289 set at 14/34. Don't remember why the 34. Now that I think of it don't remember why the 14. I do remember setting the timing for no knock in the motor. Also read somewhere that the initial timing advanced lowers the power band of the cam. Please help!!!
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: : It depends on the altitude you're at. The stock setting is 6-degrees BTDC, 38 degrees total. I'm at over 6000 feet so mine is set at 14-degrees BTDC and that's perfect for up here. I got my pointer at the junkyard real cheap...
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: : : Question for the experienced...
: : : What should the timing on a 302 be set at for best performance?
: : : My 74 is basically stock with an E-brock Performer RPM, Holley 600 CFM and dual exhaust.
: : : Question #2, where in the hell can I get a timing pointer for this engine? Everybody and their brother sell one for SBC's but I can't find one for a small block Ford. Kind of useful for checking the timing...
: : : Thanks,
: : : Brian