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Patrick L. · 09-20-2020, 06:17 AM

I would not recommend setting base timing more than 12º. Any more than that and the engine could kick back while starting.

A distributor advance putting out 12º equals 24º at the crank. So 36º total is plenty.

So if you have TDC marked on the pulley just raise the engine speed to a good cruise RPM and then guesstimate the amount of timing advance with the timing light. Or add a timing strip and you'll know for sure.

09-20-2020, 06:17 AM	#10
Patrick L. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 7,225	Re: B Distributor Initial Timing I would not recommend setting base timing more than 12º. Any more than that and the engine could kick back while starting. A distributor advance putting out 12º equals 24º at the crank. So 36º total is plenty. So if you have TDC marked on the pulley just raise the engine speed to a good cruise RPM and then guesstimate the amount of timing advance with the timing light. Or add a timing strip and you'll know for sure.