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Old 07-22-2017, 04:53 PM   #1
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Default timing 1948 H 226 engine

Ok so everything I can find right now is vague. First there are 2 pointer on the timing cover, I am guessing I use the longer one. The owners manual say the timing is fully advanced at TDC, so where do I set the timing to start with? Is the pointer TDC or is the 2ed pointer TDC? Do I set the points about to open or fully open at the top of the ramp? Right now I have them set at about to open.
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This has got to be easy and maybe I am over thinking it.
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Old 07-22-2017, 05:10 PM   #2
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Default Re: timing 1948 H 226 engine

It is difficult to set the timing with the distributor on the car, so it was usually set on a machine to 1 degree before top dead center. The screw on the left side of the distributor is moved up retard, down to advance, to get to the correct timing of 2 degrees BTDC. I once had a '46 with the flat six and I adjusted that screw until I was satisfied with the performance. It didn't seem to have a great effect either way.
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Default Re: timing 1948 H 226 engine

If you are timing the 1948 pickup you use the pointer nearest the outer circumference of the damper. There are two different dampers one is 7.63" and the other is 8.50 diameter. Disconnect the distributor vacuum line , connect the timing light to #1 plug
with the engine at idle adjust until the timing marks line up.

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Old 07-22-2017, 06:05 PM   #4
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Duh I knew it was easier then I was making it! Didn't even think about the timing light, to use to doing Model A and T's .
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Old 07-22-2017, 07:36 PM   #5
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Well..I had set the point just about to open and guess what I was almost spot on, not enough to have worried. Good to check anyway. Next week, if they come in, I will be replacing the manifold gaskets. I can't find a vacuum leak but am sure they are there. As it is, the gaskets are original to the truck or very-very old.
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