How did you set your timing? A 1954 235 should be timed at 2 degrees after T.D.C. and a 216 is timed at 5 degrees before T.D.C. If you are using the original 216 bellhousing and flywheel the steel timing ball in the flywheel is in the wrong place. I never see this mentioned but it could screw somebody up if a newer engine has been installed. Just a thought.

Curt B.


1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod
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