I have a 71 250 here and the sticker on the radiator shell says 4 degrees before TDC at 500 rpm automatic (in drive) and same for stick at 550 rpm. Vacuum hoses removed from canister and carb and plugged. Spark plugs gapped at .035. That is what the factory sticker says.

Paul H


GMCPASO-71 GMC Stepside C1500, 1929 Ford Tudor.