How to time the ignition timing 454 engine?
Take that plug off and now you should be able to time it by ear. Take that wire off that sensor then find a hill and if an automatic tranny accelarate lightly up the hill in third gear and listen for the valve knock. The engine needs to be at operating temps.
What’s the best ignition timing for an RV?
Used to be years ago you could advance the ignition timing until you got three pings out of the motor under acceleration in 3rd gear at 20 mph. It worked great and put the motor at the optimum point.
What’s the best way to set ignition timing?
This requires using the #5 or #8 plug wire to trigger the time light. Check the timing mark first before setting timing, using both plugs to check the timing before proceeding. The # 1 plug wire is used to set timing when using the top marker reference.
What should timing mark be on FMCA 454?
The hard part is to get a good look at the timing mark bracket mounted on the timing chain cover because of the shroud! The setting should be 4deg. before TDC. Forgot to mention that one needs to remove the Vacuum line going to the vacuum advance on the distributor or the timing will not set correctly.
How does ignition timing work on a Chevy 454?
Fuel takes a certain amount of time to burn. As the engine rpm increases the time the fuel remains in the engine decreases exponentially, thus ignition timing is advanced to allow more time for combustion. Mark the timing mark on the harmonic balancer with the white marker to make it more visible for the timing light.
How do you Connect Spark Plug to Chevy 454?
Connect the carbon connector probe to the number 1 cylinder spark plug wire by pressing on the connector handle and placing the jaws over the wire and allowing the jaws to close. Disconnect the vacuum advance hose on the distributor and plug the hose with a screw.
This requires using the #5 or #8 plug wire to trigger the time light. Check the timing mark first before setting timing, using both plugs to check the timing before proceeding. The # 1 plug wire is used to set timing when using the top marker reference.
Used to be years ago you could advance the ignition timing until you got three pings out of the motor under acceleration in 3rd gear at 20 mph. It worked great and put the motor at the optimum point.