need ignition timming setting 1980 L82
10-26-2005, 09:54 AM
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need ignition timming setting 1980 L82
I have a 1980 L82 and my repair manual says see decal under hood for timming degree. There in lies my problem. My vett has no decal.
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10-26-2005, 10:44 AM
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36 degrees total. Let initial fall where it may.
10-26-2005, 11:06 AM
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not quiet sure what you mean
I think I set my timing @ 12 btdc and she runs ok but I would like to fine tune a little and would like to know what GM recommended and since all smog stuff is gone if I can improve on original settings
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10-26-2005, 11:15 AM
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Lars is our guru-in-residence. He's written a paper on how to time your engine the RIGHT way. (Hint: It has nothing to do with initial timing.) Here's a link:
http://www.corvettefaq.com/redir.asp?site=26
http://www.corvettefaq.com/redir.asp?site=26
10-26-2005, 09:28 PM
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JMHO, but if you are going to work on your car, you need to buy some good manuals. GM shop manuals, or maybe Chilton, Haynes, etc. I have most of them, and questions like this are answered.
10-27-2005, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by glen242
JMHO, but if you are going to work on your car, you need to buy some good manuals. GM shop manuals, or maybe Chilton, Haynes, etc. I have most of them, and questions like this are answered.
I would include a replacement owner's manual, the assembly instruction manual for 1980, and a replacement underhood decal sticker.
10-27-2005, 11:01 AM
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thanks for good advice
Thanks for the advice. Are there any signs that the timing is set too advanced besides detonation. I certainly do not want to damage anything?
Bobby in Mississippi
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