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Old May 13, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Can anyone tell me how to determine what is my initial timing, total timing, and how my vacuum advance is hooked up?
1973 coupe, 350, Q-jet.........
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Old May 13, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Check out the timing sticky at the top of this forum's page.
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You can also drop me an e-mail request fro the timing papers for original copies of the info:
V8FastCars@msn.com
Your total timing needs to be 36 degrees. Use a 16-degree vacuum advance control unit matched to your engine's vacuum level. Most engines respond best when hooked up to manifold vacuum, but you need to use ported vacuum if emissions are a concern. Modify your advance curve to a max length of 20 degrees and have the total come in at 2500-2800 rpm.
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Originally Posted by BlueL36
Check out the timing sticky at the top of this forum's page.
It helped me out alot! Good Luck!
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