timing a 428

fireman442 · 06-14-2002, 09:38 AM

I have just installed a Edelbrock preformer intake and Edelbrock 600 carb w/electric choke. Also a Flame Thrower II and Flamethrow ingition. I am wondering what degrees the distributer should be and what timing marks should be used to get the motor running correctly.

mustang1_65 · 06-16-2002, 04:32 PM

Hey Fireman... I don't believe you need to worry about changing the timming to unspecified "new" marks on your ballencer unless you have changed the cam as well. Just remember the old backyard trick- while the eng is hot, and running the gas of your choice, simply advance the timming in increment's of 2 deg. or so driving the car under a load in between. When she starts to ping noticeably then retard 2 to 3 deg. and lock it down. Have fun!

06-14-2002, 09:38 AM	#1
fireman442 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 9	timing a 428 I have just installed a Edelbrock preformer intake and Edelbrock 600 carb w/electric choke. Also a Flame Thrower II and Flamethrow ingition. I am wondering what degrees the distributer should be and what timing marks should be used to get the motor running correctly.

06-16-2002, 04:32 PM	#2
mustang1_65 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4	Hey Fireman... I don't believe you need to worry about changing the timming to unspecified "new" marks on your ballencer unless you have changed the cam as well. Just remember the old backyard trick- while the eng is hot, and running the gas of your choice, simply advance the timming in increment's of 2 deg. or so driving the car under a load in between. When she starts to ping noticeably then retard 2 to 3 deg. and lock it down. Have fun! __________________ Cobra Man

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