Webaug 30, 2015 · i can assure you a 454 needs 32 to 34 degrees of total timing. With that number you'll likely need to limit the mechanical timing in the dizzy. Webjul 26, 2015 · no ping and starts good hot tells you you're at max initial timing for your motor.

If idle rpm raises, reset it. The vacuum can needs to be pointed. Webaug 19, 2008 · if you can't get it to drop in on the line, you will need to use a long screwdriver to turn the oil pump driveshaft a little. There are tons of folks here that. Shine the timing light at the harmonic balancer timing mark on the driver's side of the engine. Webaug 20, 2017 · i really strongly urge you to go buy a cheap timing light, watch some youtube video's on how to set timing and do it yourself. Websep 7, 2024 · as previously noted, initial timing at 14 degrees btdc at idle (approx 800 rpm) is a good place to start.

Shine the timing light at the harmonic balancer timing mark on the driver's side of the engine. Webaug 20, 2017 · i really strongly urge you to go buy a cheap timing light, watch some youtube video's on how to set timing and do it yourself. Websep 7, 2024 · as previously noted, initial timing at 14 degrees btdc at idle (approx 800 rpm) is a good place to start. It's a. 30 over with speed pro. You need to get a timing tape to put on your balancer so you can rev the engine and set your timing. Webjan 10, 2022 · advancing the timing beyond factory spec never did anything for me performance wise. Webjul 1, 2013 · i have an 8. 2:1 comp. /comp xe274 cam/#772 truck headed 454 w/hei, that runs best at about 39*/40* timing. Websep 7, 2010 · i know how to set the timing properly, i'm just looking for where guys run their 454's. When 39* total timing = no pinging, lower engine. After setting the original idle. Read the number on the timing plate adjacent to the timing mark on. Matter of fact, it just showed up more frequently as knock counts on.

Webjan 10, 2022 · advancing the timing beyond factory spec never did anything for me performance wise. Webjul 1, 2013 · i have an 8. 2:1 comp. /comp xe274 cam/#772 truck headed 454 w/hei, that runs best at about 39*/40* timing. Websep 7, 2010 · i know how to set the timing properly, i'm just looking for where guys run their 454's. When 39* total timing = no pinging, lower engine. After setting the original idle. Read the number on the timing plate adjacent to the timing mark on. Matter of fact, it just showed up more frequently as knock counts on.

After setting the original idle. Read the number on the timing plate adjacent to the timing mark on. Matter of fact, it just showed up more frequently as knock counts on.