Re: [FWDLK] 331 hemi timing questions

John,

This is called the “static timing method”. It is described in the shop manual (56 Dodge) right after the normal timing method. It is a must when starting an engine the first time after a rebuild.

The time to lock down the distributor is when the points “open”, not close. That is when the spark occurs.

Dave Homstad

56 Dodge D500

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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 331 hemi timing questions

Chuck:

I timed my 56 Fury with a volt meter. I set the timing mark on 8 degrees btdc and rotated the distributor until just when the points closed and bolted the distributor in place. The engine has run perfectly ever since. I have a power pack cam and that is the setting recommended by the cam maker.

John

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