When to do engine timing on a 235?
When to do engine timing on a 235?
Engine timing must be done at proper idle as well, about 450-500 RPM. Not neccessary to disconnect the vaccuum advance when timing as long as the idle is set low enough.
How to adjust the ignition of a 235 engine?
The steel ball is the right timing mark, and make sure you have ported vacuum to your vacuum advance, when you open the throttle the distributor should turn and advance the ignition. Set your point dwell between 28-32. Set the point dwell first then the timing. dwell changes timing, timing don’t change dwell.
How to set ignition timing on a 1962 Chevy 235 6 cylinder?
Remove #1 spark plug. Hold your thumb over the spark plug hole and bump the engine over until air comes out. Make a few turns so you know what the compression stroke is like. Since you are unsure about which timing mark, use a flashlight or piece of wire to feel the piston top and turn the crank with a wrench to get TDC.
What’s the best rpm for a 235 engine?
Actually , it’ll run best with 33° dwell . The pressed in BB is for ignition timing and the engine *must* be idling at or below 600 RPM’s when setting the timing . Cehck to ensure you have no vacuum to the dizzy when it is idling ! this is critial .
How do you find the timing mark on a Chevy 235?
Since you are unsure about which timing mark, use a flashlight or piece of wire to feel the piston top and turn the crank with a wrench to get TDC. Now note which timing mark is properly aligned.
The steel ball is the right timing mark, and make sure you have ported vacuum to your vacuum advance, when you open the throttle the distributor should turn and advance the ignition. Set your point dwell between 28-32. Set the point dwell first then the timing. dwell changes timing, timing don’t change dwell.
How do you set the timing on a 54 6 cyl 235 CI?
See the USA in your Chevrolet! You do not say what year 235, that would help a lot. I am familiar only with the stuff up to 54 but those engines are timed in the same manner as the earlier 216s, there is a BB in the fly wheel which is the timing mark.
Actually , it’ll run best with 33° dwell . The pressed in BB is for ignition timing and the engine *must* be idling at or below 600 RPM’s when setting the timing . Cehck to ensure you have no vacuum to the dizzy when it is idling ! this is critial .
