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Re: [oletrucks] Need Ignition Timing Spec's for 283 engine

To: Carl & Becky Ham <the_hams@hotmail.com>, oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Need Ignition Timing Spec's for 283 engine
From: Joe Garcia <joegarcia1@comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 20:45:49 -0800
These are spec's for a 1959 283.

Books say's 4 degrees BTDC......be sure to disconnect vacuum advance hose.

Joe
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From: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2003 8:01 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Need Ignition Timing Spec's for 283 engine


> Just ordered a Mallory Unilite distributor, 'performer' intake manifold
and
> Edelbrock 600 CFM carb for my '56 with a mild/stock 283 and 2004R auto
> tranny.  I don't have an engine book for a 283 and need to know the timing
> setting and expected advance.  Can anyone help me out?  Thanks in advance.
>
> Carl Ham
> '56 Chevy TF Stepside
> Pontiac, IL
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