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You will need a dwell meter. You know that little window in the distributor cap? Open that, and with the motor running, set it to 30 degrees, by using a special wrench, (an allen) and tightening, or loosening the bolt you see. When you get them new, they are automatically set close enough to start the motor. If you are stuck, the gap is .017. You will have to remove the distributor cap, and turn the motor over until the points are on the high side of the cam, or eccentric, that drives them. Then, gap them. That should get you close enough to start up, and set.
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Small Block Chevy 350 timing?
how do i set the timing for a chevy 350 small block?
Adjusting points small block Chevrolet 350?
use a dwell meter to set points to 30 degrees
How do you set the dwell on a 1974 350 Chevy truck?
attach a dwell meter and set the points for 30 degrees.
What is the point gap for a small block 350?
The gap is usually about .016", but it should be set at 30 degrees with a dwell meter for optimum accuracy.
What is the point gap on marine 305 Chevy?
Use a dwell meter to set the points at 30 degrees dwell.
Can you set point gap without a dwell meter?
Yes, but the dwell meter is by far the best and easiest way on a Chevy.
What degree timing mark FOR 1968 327 small block Chevy set?
4, to 8 degrees.
What degree of timing is set for a 350 small block Chevy?
4, to 6, degrees advanced, or BTDC.
How do you set point gap for a 1972 Chevy 350 engine?
Use a dwell meter to adjust the points to 30 degrees dwell.
Small block 350 points and timing marks how do i find the right info?
Use Chiltons repair manual for the model year. Then you will find the engine specs. The points gap at 0.019 and the dwell will set at 30 The timing should set between 8 to 10 degrees before top dead center. Remember that changing the timing will change the dwell. Timing changes the dwell. but the dwell don't change the timing. So set the timing first.
How do you set the idle on small block Chevy?
there is a screw on the carb right where the throttle cable hooks to it that you use to adjust the idle.
How do you set the points on a 350 1973 Chevy Impala?
Hook up a dwell meter and turn the 1/8" hex screw on the point set to achieve 30 degrees dwell. (Engine running)
