How do you set the timing on a TBI 454?
The timing should be 0° TDC (454 engines – 4° BTDC). If a change is necessary, loosen the distributor hold-down clamp bolt at the base of the distributor. While observing the mark with the timing light, slightly rotate the distributor until the line indicates the correct timing.
What should the timing be on a 351 Windsor?
The timing on a 351 should be around 6 to 8 degrees at idle (some can handle 10) and about 35 degrees at 2600 to 2800. 40 to 50 degrees is WAY too high. The ported vacuum is the best way to go, it’ll definitely idle better than with manifold vacuum to the distributor.
Can I adjust timing without timing light?
to set your base timing without a light, you just turn the motor over in it’s normal direction of rotation until the mark lines up with where you want it.. loosen up the distributor and hook up a spare spark plug to the #1 plug wire..
How to set timing on a 1994 Chevy 1500 truck with?
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How is ignition timing set on a 94 Chevy Silverado?
There is no spout connector to unplug on a 94 Silverado with the 350 to set the ignition timing. The timing is set the conventional way. It wasn’t until the model year 95 Silverado where a spout connector had to be unplugged in order to set the ignition timing. This truck should have the tan wire.
Where is the timing connector on a Chevy truck?
The location of the set timing connector is inside the cab where the heater box and the carpet meet on the passenger side floor. Pull carpet back to expose the single wire and connectors on the outside of the control module harness.
Where is the base time on my Chevy Silverado?
Look under the the dash on the passenger side near the heater box should be a single tan wire with a black stripe. May have to pull carpet back some to locate it. If you cannot find the timing set disconnect, simply removing the connector from the coolant temperature sensor will cause the computer to default to base time.