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| | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 5 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 5 | I have a '52 216 in a 42 Chevy P/U. What is the correct timing and firing order. I thought I had it after I already pulled my distributer... but I don't! (I have the timing and firing order for the 235.) Please help if you can. Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 5 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 5 | Hello...! Is anyone able to help..? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Mar 2001 Posts: 327 | I would help, but you already have the correct timing for the 216 and 235- they are the same. 153624 and bring number one to TDC on the compression stroke and you little ball should show in the window. Put number one on the bug and yer a go. If you still can't figure it I will walk you through timing a "disturbed engine".
Oly in Oregon Rest in Peace1945 GMC COE Victory Truck 1953 Willys CJ3B 1955 Chevy 1st series 3/4-ton 1958 WIFE Last series Never say "Whoa" in a mud hole
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 13 Member | | Member Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 13 | 153624. try putting it 3 degrees past tdc. then tighten it down. you can always adjust it later.
Where would I be without my trusted shop manual? i'll read it word for word if you wnat..
justin kohut
1950 fleetline/kustom
1950 Buick super (straight eight)
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