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Old April 8th, 2014, 11:16 AM
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Hei conversion 71 Cutlass #%) rocket
Hello< I am trying to navigate my way around the site here. Can anyone tell me what the timing should be set at? I have converted to HEI and removed the old points distributor. 18degrees?
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Old April 8th, 2014, 12:27 PM
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with the advance unplugged and running at about 750 RPMs i think it should be set at 12 degrees if i remember correctly.
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Old April 8th, 2014, 12:30 PM
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1100 RPM, with advanced vacuum hose unplugged and sealed on the hose end.
12 degrees BTDC
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Old April 8th, 2014, 12:34 PM
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Damn i was close lol
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Old April 9th, 2014, 07:17 AM
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Old April 9th, 2014, 07:42 AM
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Welcome to ClassicOlds.

So, why did you change to HEI?

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