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Title: timing for 292-6
Post by: 77 cc lb on May 20, 2010, 06:24:48 pm

i can't seem to figure out the timing on '74 292-6. i had  harmonic balancer on 0*, and have dist. at #1 plug and all i get is backfire. is it supposed to be 2* btdc or more? could my points be off, they were set right, but might have gotten messed w/ me working in engine bay? any help would be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: timing for 292-6
Post by: Captkaos on June 01, 2010, 02:01:31 pm

I can't remember what it is supposed to be factory but I would start at 8 degrees.

Title: Re: timing for 292-6
Post by: 77 cc lb on June 02, 2010, 04:37:37 pm

hey captkaos, i think i figured out my timing prob. i moved my wires back (counterclockwise) 2 spots and she started up, but runs rough. do i just need to loosen dist. and move until running smooth or should i try something else?

Title: Re: timing for 292-6
Post by: Captkaos on June 02, 2010, 04:46:58 pm

I would bring it back to TDC and set the distributor so you can advance it some and then put the plugs back on, BUT yeah, you should be able to loosen it to get it smoother.

Title: Re: timing for 292-6
Post by: 77 cc lb on June 02, 2010, 04:50:49 pm

thanks for the help i will try that. i just posted another problem you be able to help with. thanks