How do you set the timing on a 54 6 cyl 235 CI?

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.

What kind of timing light do I need for a Chevy 235?

I have a 53 chevy truck with a 58 235 motor, its running really rough and i want to recheck the timing with a timing light. What mark do i use from the flywheel?

Where is the timing mark on a Chevy flywheel?

Not sure where you expect to see the timing mark on the OD of the flywheel. The mark is on the front face of the flywheel and the only place you can see it is through a hole in the bellhousing just above the starter. The firing order is 153624 with 1 being at the front of the engine.

What does manual say about timing a 235?

Discussion in ‘ 1947-1954 ‘ started by 4JSAToo, Dec 5, 2007 . The manual says to align the pointer with the BB in the flywheel. When I do this the truck runs and idles ok but short on power.Dropping down the BB below the pointer about a 1/2 inch and she perks up [advance].

I have a 53 chevy truck with a 58 235 motor, its running really rough and i want to recheck the timing with a timing light. What mark do i use from the flywheel?

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.

Not sure where you expect to see the timing mark on the OD of the flywheel. The mark is on the front face of the flywheel and the only place you can see it is through a hole in the bellhousing just above the starter. The firing order is 153624 with 1 being at the front of the engine.

Discussion in ‘ 1947-1954 ‘ started by 4JSAToo, Dec 5, 2007 . The manual says to align the pointer with the BB in the flywheel. When I do this the truck runs and idles ok but short on power.Dropping down the BB below the pointer about a 1/2 inch and she perks up [advance].

How often do you change the timing on your car?

Some vehicles need to have the timing adjusted as often as every 10,000 miles to maintain peak performance. High-revving engines will need premium points with a high-pressure spring to keep the points from bouncing at increased revs. Some points assemblies include the condenser, yet for others, it’s a separate part.

How do you adjust the point gap on a car?

Adjusting the point gap is a simple process, but it takes some patience to get the hang of it. First, make sure the rubbing block is on the high point of one of the cam lobes. If it isn’t, you will have to turn the engine a little bit in order to turn the cam.

How do you change the timing light on a Chevy?

Swmbo’s white finger nail polish, etc. Turn the ignition key to the on position. Now connect your static timing light to the wire leading between the distributor and the ignition coil, then connect the other end to the engine somewhere where it will get a good ground. With the key in the on position, see if the light lights up.

How are gap points set on a small block Chevy?

Fully tighten the points’ mounting screw after achieving the adjustment. Use the distributor adjusting tool or the proper size Allen wrench to make the adjustment on the newer model Chevy distributor. Most gap points for Chevy small-block engines require .016 to .019 of an inch.

How do you set the points on a Chevy?

Use a slot screwdriver to wedge the points open or closed by sticking the screwdriver blade into the small slot in the distributor base. Adjust the points closed over the feeler gauge until a slight drag can be felt when inserting it and pulling it out. Fully tighten the points’ mounting screw after achieving the adjustment.

When do you change the ignition point gap?

July, 1998 Setting the ignition contact point gap may eventually become a lost art, since the points are replaced in modern cars by electronic ignition. Even some owners of classic cars find it more practical to replace the points with an aftermarket electronic system.

How do you change the timing on a vacuum brake?

However, the timing will generally be reestablished when the points are correctly spaced. To adjust the vacuum brake, back off the screw until the engine pings on a road test under load. Then turn the adjusting screw in just enough to eliminate the ping. Tighten the adjusting screw lock nut.

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 are rockers oiled on a Chev 235?

This larger orifice offered almost no oil flow restriction. At the same time the overflow tube on the rocker connector was pinched off. This pressurized the shafts. At the same time the groove inside each rocker was offset 1/4″ so it did not line up with the supply hole at each rocker.

When did the 235 rocker oiling evolution start?

235 Rocker Oiling Evolution 1953-57 full pressure 235’s (full pressure started in 1953 in the Powerglide cars) had a 1/16” oil restrictor fitting which screwed into the block at the beginning of the rocker oil supply tube under the side cover.

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.

235 Rocker Oiling Evolution 1953-57 full pressure 235’s (full pressure started in 1953 in the Powerglide cars) had a 1/16” oil restrictor fitting which screwed into the block at the beginning of the rocker oil supply tube under the side cover.

When did full pressure start on the Chev 235?

1953-57 full pressure 235’s (full pressure started in 1953 in the Powerglide cars) had a 1/16” oil restrictor fitting which screwed into the block at the beginning of the rocker oil supply tube under the side cover. They also used a rocker connector that looped over the top and then dumped excess oil back on the head.

This larger orifice offered almost no oil flow restriction. At the same time the overflow tube on the rocker connector was pinched off. This pressurized the shafts. At the same time the groove inside each rocker was offset 1/4″ so it did not line up with the supply hole at each rocker.

What kind of light do I need for static timing?

Get a 12 volt dash light bulb and solder a red wire to the pointed tip and a black wire to the side of the bulb. Put Alligator Clips on the ends. Now you have your basic Static Timing Light in case you can’t find one! A must-have for static timing your Vintage Rig! A Multimeter set to DC Volts will also do.

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.