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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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I don't have an FSM for this car and the label on the car I can't read, Does anyone know what the Timing Specs on this car is suppose to be?

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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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According to my Chiltons:

L48 = 6 BTDC
L82 = 12 BTDC

Both with the vacuum advance hose disconnected from the distr.
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According to my Chiltons:

L48 = 6 BTDC
L82 = 12 BTDC

Both with the vacuum advance hose disconnected from the distr.
Got it, Thanks
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Is this at idle?
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Is this at idle?
Yes on idle, I would time both motors to 12 BTDC.
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make sure you plug advance hose!
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get

lars's papers on setting up your timing and make it run right instead of factory stock.
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lars's papers on setting up your timing and make it run right instead of factory stock.
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