Because the engine computer takes over from there and sets it to as close to ideal as possible.
Remember to use the special procedure to set it!
wich engine do you have?
Degrees
advance your timing 6 degrees due to this ethanol crap fuel we run now
Should be 8 to 10 degrees before TDC
The ignition timing on a 1980 Dodge D50 Pickup is: 2.0 L engine: 5 degrees BTDC 2.6 L engine: 7 degrees BTDC Additional info FYI: #1 cylinder location: FRONT Distributor rotation: CLOCKWISE Firing order: 1 - 3 - 4 - 2
6 degrees btdc
The timing 12 degrees plus or minus 2 degrees. It's the third line from the left, when looking from the front of the engine. The timing is 12 degrees plus or minus 2 degrees. It's the third line from the left, when looking from the front of the engine.
The ignition timing for a 1970 Ford Mustang with 302 - V8 - 2 barrel carburetor is : ( 6 degrees BTDC )
The base ignition timing for a 1974 Chevy 454 engine is between 8 and 12 degrees below top dead center. A timing light is needed to accurate set ignition timing.
4 degrees btc
MOST OF THE TIME IT IS 6"DEGREES Before Top Dead Center with hose connected
The correct timing for a Mercruiser 3.0L 140 engine is 6 degrees BTDC. for a Mercruiser 120 the correct timing is 8 degree BTDC.