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Old 05-25-2025, 01:41 PM   #8
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Default Re: Timing a 1951 Ford Flathead

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Originally Posted by 51shoeboxer View Post
Would I set the timing pointer to the bump with the vacuum line to the carburetor connected, or disconnected; like I have set static timing on most cars?

Disconnect and plug the vacuum line to the distributor when setting initial timing. I would make sure the point dwell is OK before making any timing changes. Target dwell is 27 degrees.
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