How Do You Set Timing After Rebuilding Engine Timing?

How Do You Set Timing After Rebuilding Engine Timing? You can set the timing with the engine off like this: Turn the engine to Top Dead Center on compression stroke. Turn the key to ON and rotate the distributor “backwards” to retard the timing. Now advance the timing by rotating the distributo until the points

How Do You Calculate Total Timing?

How Do You Calculate Total Timing? Total timing, which refers to the maximum amount of ignition timing applied to the engine, is easy enough to calculate. You get the number by adding initial timing to mechanical advance. What is the total timing for SBC? Depending on your cylinder heads, compression ratio, camshaft, and centrifugal advance