1964 Timing Tab

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Old Mar 26, 2017 | 07:41 AM
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1964 Timing Tab

Installed my Fitech and trying to tune it. The timing tab has three notches, which one should I shoot for? The one all the way to the right? Thanks
Old Mar 26, 2017 | 08:30 AM
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On the picture the mark and slot on the right is 0. The center slot is 5 and the mark and slot on the left is 10* BTDC. With dwell set at 30* timing settings for a points distributor is 7.5* BTDC with vacuum advance line removed and plugged. With a non-stock distributor it depends on how much mechanical advance is built into it.

Old Mar 26, 2017 | 08:53 AM
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On the picture the mark and slot on the right is 0. The center slot is 5 and the mark and slot on the left is 10* BTDC. With dwell set at 30* timing settings for a points distributor is 7.5* BTDC with vacuum advance line removed and plugged. With a non-stock distributor it depends on how much mechanical advance is built into it.

Your picture is the 1965-up tab (which, by the way, is marked "10" and "0" if you look at that photo). The OP has a 1964. ASSUMING he has the original engine and the passenger side timing tab, it is different from the one you posted. It still is marked "0" and "10", however, with the middle being "5" degrees. Obviously set the timing to the correct advance for your application, fuel, compression, etc.

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Thanks, all.
Old Mar 28, 2017 | 05:52 AM
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Of course, the 1964 damper has the timing mark in a different spot from the later dampers, matching the passenger side tab. Also be sure the outer ring is not starting to slip.
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