Timing Question

Kisner · 01-23-2003, 10:29 AM

Can someone tell this novice what is adjusted when setting the timing?

hobgoblin351 · 01-23-2003, 01:17 PM

you are "timing" the ignition spark in realtion to the position of the piston on the compression stroke. It is measured not in seconds but in Degrees. (360*in a full circle) And it is set in relation to the piston at TDC (top dead center). Usally a few degrees before TDC, it depends on the engine and the Camshaft specs.

01-23-2003, 10:29 AM	#1
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	Timing Question Can someone tell this novice what is adjusted when setting the timing?

01-23-2003, 01:17 PM	#2
hobgoblin351 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 245	you are "timing" the ignition spark in realtion to the position of the piston on the compression stroke. It is measured not in seconds but in Degrees. (360in a full circle) And it is set in relation to the piston at TDC (top dead center). Usally a few degrees before TDC, it depends on the engine and the Camshaft specs. __________________ 1970 Stang Conv: en:Boss351 (balanced/blueprinted) mech cam(240@.050/.540 lift) Scrw in studs/comp cams rllr rkr Mldn valves 2.19in 1.71ex ported polished cc'd hrdnd ex Keith Black FT pistons(10.25/1) Weiand Excellorator manifold Holley700 DP mech 2nds MSD 6 box and Dis Headers/2 1/2 inch duels tr: modified FMX re:9-inch/3.89 limited slip

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