I recently installed a new cam (mild, for low end torque), aluminum intake and Summit four barrel (which looks like an unbranded Holly).
I was wondering what timing settings folks might have come up with for best operation and fuel.
Stock 6deg btc? I know the lobe timing is changed. In playing around I've run it up to 25btc. It also has electronic ignition.
At 25deg. I had to run premium and it screamed at high rpm, didn't keep it there long.
302 timing with updated cam
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Re: 302 timing with updated cam
I always like to set mine at max timing, all in, and let the initial fall where it wants to. Leave your vacuum advance plugged in, idle up to 2500-3000 rpm and turn your distributor until you reach 38*. Lock it down and take it for a test drive. Tune your carburetor mix screws to achieve 19-21Hg from manifold vacuum. Set your idle at 700 rpm. Repeat until you get her running the best she will. After I swapped to a Duraspark electronic ignition system and set mine to max timing initial came in at 22*. I thought that was crazy but she loved it there.
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1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.