How Do I time a SBC with no Degree plate ?

Sorry man. I was not trying to promote a engine contest. Flash light sounds better to me than a vacuum gauge or the use your ears method. PS I never said "EXACTLY" I was just trying to help, guess it pick on the newbie night.

 

Yup my bad

 

it would be close, and probably would be close enough for most applications. Were not building a swiss watch. a few degrees one way or the other isn't going to be the end of the world.

 

Back in the early 60's when I was a poor college student I would advance the distributor until the starter dragged and then back it off slightly. It was a 406 Ford and the balancer had been installed backwards.

 

Me 3

 

I think you missed the point. Why apply a timing strip to something that won't stay true? Just leads to re-application. But it's whatever works for you, remember I'm the one who does it by ear.


Tim

 

The more I read the more I is lost. You try this stuff on an inj nitro engine and you BE BROKE and DEEVORCED. LOL. Lippy

 

Do you feel better now?

 

Nope, why not just do it the correct way the first time and save a lot of headache. ?? Lippy

 

I think I created a monster thread here, Thanks for the replies Guys. and thanks Tim also for the compliment on my 33

 

I made a positive stop out of a hollowed-out spark plug, tapped 3/8", a bolt screwed in and loc***ed...head was cut off, and shank rounded on the end and polished. Nice tool.

A 'hangaround' wanted to borrow the tool to zero in his TDC mark. He brought it back bent and mangled. I asked what happened...He said it made a noise after he installed it.
I asked, "A noise?" He said "Yeah, soon as I hit the starter!"

I was shaking my head...and thinking about shaking his.

 

I feel dizzy from all the head shaking,,
thats some funny stuff

 

wish I could delete this thread,more drama than tru tv