When you’re familiar with the methods valves and timing can be done in under 30 minuets most anywhere. I’ve done it at a rest stop on the highway, makes people look at you funny.

A timing light with an adjustable advance is most useful on these engines.


1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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