Closing angle 1953 -98 303cui ?

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Old May 15, 2021 | 06:38 AM
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Closing angle 1953 -98 303cui ?

Please can anyone tell me how to adjust original ignition ?

Everything built in new parts, engine running good but I want to check closing angle and so on .....

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Old May 15, 2021 | 07:09 AM
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I am not sure what closing angle is but I am guessing you are talking about point gap or timing since there is really nothing else to adjust on the ignition. The point gap is set with a feeler gauge at 16 thousandths. It is easier to actually remove the distributor to get an accurate setting. The timing is set with a timing light by turning the distributor.
Old May 15, 2021 | 07:45 AM
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If by closing angle you mean dwell angle, it's 30 degrees for a V8. The usual way to do this is to set the points to 0.016" with a feeler gauge then use the dwellmeter with the car running to verify. Unfortunately it's a trial and error process since you have to remove the distributor cap to make any changes to dwell. On newer GM distributors with the window, you can adjust the point gap (and thus the dwell angle) with the engine running. The 303 distributor doesn't have that option.
Old May 15, 2021 | 08:00 AM
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Maybe this video shows it better than I can describe because english is not my mothers language ...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LTnkhw8SG7g
Old May 15, 2021 | 08:15 AM
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Yes, in the US, that's called "dwell angle". See my previous post. 30 degrees for a V8.
Old May 15, 2021 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by joe_padavano
Yes, in the US, that's called "dwell angle". See my previous post. 30 degrees for a V8.
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Old Jan 2, 2022 | 01:00 PM
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Happy new year !

I adjusted with the help of a friend but there still was a problem although I put all ignition parts new.

After seeking the reason for a while I found the electric choke stuck

So I cleaned it and now it works very good again !


So my friend was able to merry in the right car

But now there is still one question left.

What oil should I put into the original air filter ?

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Old Jan 3, 2022 | 09:00 AM
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Any good oil will service, something in the 10-30 or 10-40 range, sorta depends on the general temperature rang you run in and the condition of your engine. I personally don't use synthetic because I get oil weep through cork gaskets when I do, but others do with no or little issues. A million answers to this question, most may very from mine, but this will work and give you no issues..... Tedd
Old Jan 3, 2022 | 09:15 AM
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Thank you, I supposed that my 20w50 is too tough for cold start

After cold starting the exhaust always draws black spots on the floor
Old Jan 3, 2022 | 09:18 AM
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Hey Tedd, he is talking about oil in the oil bath air cleaner. I would just use some 30W non-detergent which is probably the cheapest thing you can buy.
Old Jan 3, 2022 | 10:58 AM
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Oops, my mistake, should read twice post once. Probably 20-50 no problem on the air filter, black spots are most likely carbon and water vapor, not to worry.... Tedd
Old Jan 3, 2022 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by redoldsman
Hey Tedd, he is talking about oil in the oil bath air cleaner. I would just use some 30W non-detergent which is probably the cheapest thing you can buy.
Originally Posted by Tedd Thompson
Oops, my mistake, should read twice post once. Probably 20-50 no problem on the air filter, black spots are most likely carbon and water vapor, not to worry.... Tedd
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