72 Cutlass 'S' 350 Timing Starting Point Question

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Old May 19, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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72 Cutlass 'S' 350 Timing Starting Point Question

Hey All,

I've read lots of posts on here about Timing a 350 out of a Cutlass 'S' from 72. But i've been having some trouble timing my own recently.

I have a 1972 Cutlass 'S' with a 350 4bbl Quadrajet. Stock cam and original engine.

Modification that was made before i bought the car was a substitution of the original points distributor for a HEI Distributor out of a '75 Cutlass Supreme. I have replaced the cap, rotor, plugs, wires, and coil.

I was wondering where a good place is to start with my timing. My Vehicle emmisions control information tag on my car says to disconnect the vaccum advance, and time the engine to 8 Degreeds BTDC. Which i have done, but some articles i've read have said 20 degrees?

Can someone help shed some light on the two?

Thanks in advance all!

-Tony
Old May 19, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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8 is a good starting point. then move it from there.
Old May 19, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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Awesome, thanks for the feedback!

-Tony
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