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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: 78southwindtdeck on June 05, 2015, 05:17:16 PM

Title: Timing
Post by: 78southwindtdeck on June 05, 2015, 05:17:16 PM

I have a 460 with stock bottom end a cam and assault racing heidistributor where should my timing be set

Title: Re: Timing
Post by: 78southwindtdeck on June 05, 2015, 05:17:59 PM

Pic is specs for cam

Title: Re: Timing
Post by: crewchief22 on June 05, 2015, 05:49:39 PM

I've always been told the Ford doesn't like as much timing as the Chevy.  I'd say start at 30 and work up to 32-33 degrees total. 


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Title: Re: Timing
Post by: Ralph Brunt on June 05, 2015, 05:58:51 PM

Cast heads 34-36 aluminum heads 32

Title: Re: Timing
Post by: 78southwindtdeck on June 05, 2015, 06:19:29 PM

I set it at 12 at idle does it increase with higher rpms it GPS at 62 with no place diverter

Title: Re: Timing
Post by: Ralph Brunt on June 05, 2015, 06:43:54 PM

You need to check it at 3k rpm

Title: Re: Timing
Post by: 78southwindtdeck on June 05, 2015, 06:57:31 PM

Cool thanks

Title: Re: Timing
Post by: bac Tahiti on June 18, 2015, 09:26:15 PM

3000 rpm,  32 degrees.   Adjust idle and don't worry about timing at idle.