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Alex Hayley · 09-21-2007, 08:23 PM

68gmsee, I don't doubt that I need to adjust the timing more than what is normal(8-12 degrees) but I must be MUCH higher than that to be vertical. I might take a look under the timing cover if I find some time. I do have a new engine to put in but that is a couple of months off.

sixlug, I do have 12V. I rewired it a couple of years ago to provide more voltage than was going there. Don't worry about the goose chase. I am learning something everytime I touch the truck.

WorkinLonghorn, I think I have discounted a slipped outer balancer ring in my case since #1 TDC is at 0 degrees.

Having timed it using a vacuum gauge, where should I go from here to fine tune the timing? I have never been overly pleased with the performance of the 350 with 3.73 gears.

09-21-2007, 08:23 PM	#22
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: distributor/intake interference question 68gmsee, I don't doubt that I need to adjust the timing more than what is normal(8-12 degrees) but I must be MUCH higher than that to be vertical. I might take a look under the timing cover if I find some time. I do have a new engine to put in but that is a couple of months off. sixlug, I do have 12V. I rewired it a couple of years ago to provide more voltage than was going there. Don't worry about the goose chase. I am learning something everytime I touch the truck. WorkinLonghorn, I think I have discounted a slipped outer balancer ring in my case since #1 TDC is at 0 degrees. Having timed it using a vacuum gauge, where should I go from here to fine tune the timing? I have never been overly pleased with the performance of the 350 with 3.73 gears.