Author Topic: 350 Timing (keeps going out of whack!)  (Read 3225 times)

Offline ChevySepticGuy

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350 Timing (keeps going out of whack!)
« on: June 18, 2006, 10:58:00 am »
Hey guys,

It seems like my timing keeps going out of whack. Just when i think that the bolt is tight I'll hit a pot hole or go down a bumpy road and the timing goes in her.

It still has a great sounding idle, but when she is moving down the road it almost makes a "chug, chug, chug" sound when i hit the gas pedal. similar to a "hole in the exhaust" type of sound.

So i'm assuming her timing is now set too low. :\

Is there any way to fix the timing so that it won't go out? like putting a lock washer or something on that clamp down bolt?

I'm sure this is a common question! So i'm sorry if it's been asked a hundred times. :p

Thanks guys.

"Chevy Septic Guy"
1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C30 (1 ton)


Offline roundedline

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Re: 350 Timing (keeps going out of whack!)
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2006, 02:29:00 pm »
Is it tightened down?  There should already be a lockwasher there, but..

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Offline ChevySepticGuy

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Re: 350 Timing (keeps going out of whack!)
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2006, 03:26:00 pm »
Found out that my "chugging" is due to a spark plug wire that was touching manifold and grounding out. :rolleyes  

"Chevy Septic Guy"
1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C30 (1 ton)