total timing

How Do You Calculate Total Timing?

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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

How Do You Adjust The Ignition Timing On A Small Block Chevy?

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How Do You Adjust The Ignition Timing On A Small Block Chevy? Hold the rpm at 3000 just long enough to check the timing on the plate. The target is 32 degrees BTDC. If the advance is a little high, rotate the distributor clockwise to drop the advance and conversely counter-clockwise to raise. Once set,