Timing Question.

Discussion in 'Ranchero Tech Help' started by Sheriff, Aug 5, 2020.

  1. Sheriff

    Sheriff In Second Gear

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    Anyone know the initial timing setting for a carbureted 302 engine. I’m guessing 10 to 14 degrees btdc. Can anyone nail it down for me.
     
  2. 72GTVA

    72GTVA Administrator Staff Member

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    What year?

    1968 through 1973 is 6 BTDC

    1974 shifted to 10 BTDC
     
  3. Sheriff

    Sheriff In Second Gear

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    ‘87
     
  4. 72GTVA

    72GTVA Administrator Staff Member

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    I don't have any books that have the timing/tune-up specs for anything that new... sorry. Perhaps someone else here will know?
     
  5. pmrphil

    pmrphil In Maximum Overdrive GOLD MEMBER

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    10 degrees, but it will run much better with 12 - 14. Injected will tend to like just a bit more, on the 14 side, while carbed I would stay closer to 12.
     
  6. Sheriff

    Sheriff In Second Gear

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    Sounds great thanks
     

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