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Read the number on the timing plate adjacent to the timing mark on.

Webaug 19, 2008 · if you can't get it to drop in on the line, you will need to use a long screwdriver to turn the oil pump driveshaft a little.

Shine the timing light at the harmonic balancer timing mark on the driver's side of the engine.

Webaug 30, 2015 · i can assure you a 454 needs 32 to 34 degrees of total timing.

Webjun 18, 2010 · i'm into the fine tuning stage of my 454 build, and i'm looking for suggestions on the best initial and total timing set up.

Webaug 20, 2017 · i really strongly urge you to go buy a cheap timing light, watch some youtube video's on how to set timing and do it yourself.

Webjul 1, 2013 · i have an 8. 2:1 comp. /comp xe274 cam/772 truck headed 454 w/hei, that runs best at about 39/40 timing.

You need to get a timing tape to put on your balancer so you can rev the engine and set your timing.

The vacuum can needs to be pointed.

With that number you'll likely need to limit the mechanical timing in the dizzy.

You need to get a timing tape to put on your balancer so you can rev the engine and set your timing.

The vacuum can needs to be pointed.

With that number you'll likely need to limit the mechanical timing in the dizzy.

If idle rpm raises, reset it.

Websep 7, 2010 · i know how to set the timing properly, i'm just looking for where guys run their 454's.

Websep 7, 2024 · as previously noted, initial timing at 14 degrees btdc at idle (approx 800 rpm) is a good place to start.

Webjul 26, 2015 · no ping and starts good hot tells you you're at max initial timing for your motor.

Matter of fact, it just showed up more frequently as knock counts on.

It's a. 30 over with speed pro.

Webjan 10, 2022 · advancing the timing beyond factory spec never did anything for me performance wise.

After setting the original idle.

There are tons of folks here that.

Websep 7, 2024 · as previously noted, initial timing at 14 degrees btdc at idle (approx 800 rpm) is a good place to start.

Webjul 26, 2015 · no ping and starts good hot tells you you're at max initial timing for your motor.

Matter of fact, it just showed up more frequently as knock counts on.

It's a. 30 over with speed pro.

Webjan 10, 2022 · advancing the timing beyond factory spec never did anything for me performance wise.

After setting the original idle.

There are tons of folks here that.

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Webjan 10, 2022 · advancing the timing beyond factory spec never did anything for me performance wise.

After setting the original idle.

There are tons of folks here that.