Heck, I should read all my
mail before answering questions.
Bob has it here.
The only difference is whether it is grounded by the points,
or through the points (the test light connection option).
Tom S
From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion
List on behalf of Bob Moore
Sent: Tue 5/9/2006 3:13 PM
To:
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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Timing a 331
Hemi
Hi Chuck,
You should set the crank pointer to 10 degrees, but make
sure you are on the compression stroke, either by doing a 'thumb check' cranking
over the engine slowly with your thumb on #1 spark plug hole to feel the
compression when it is comping up on #1, or by removing the driver's
side valve cover to make sure neither #1 valve is 'moving' while the crank
is turned a little back and forth in this position.
Then hook up an 'idiot light' (small 12v bulb, with no
battery) to the points and ground, insert the distributor so it is pointing
at the #1 plug wire, and rotate the disti slowly against the rotation direction
(pull the vacuum advance toward you) until the light just comes on (when the
points open). Don't tighten the distributor until you are sure the oil
pump is fully engaged and the base of the distributor drops down against the
block and it's gasket for the last 1/8" by rotating the engine another turn
or so.
It
should start fine right there!
Good
luck,
Bob
Hi Every one I am trying to start
the 331 hemi I just had rebuilt and wanted to ask if anyone had any tricks to
setting the timing with the engine not running to start me off. I read the
book and it is confusing as to the proper way to do it. I think the book wants
10 Degs BTDC but if anyone has a more modern way of efficient way of doing it
. I would appreciate the help. I have 3 weeks to have the car back
together before the first car show of the season in Plattsburgh NY Thanks again
for the help. Chuck Deyoe 1955 New Yorker
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