Proper idle RPM and dwell setting

Posted by steve828 On 2014/4/19 19:01:41

Just got a new toy..vintage tach/dwell meter. Looking at the specs for my 1954 327ci L-head 8cyl 165hp, seems like idle RPM should be set at 400-450RPM and dwell angle 31deg.
The chassis plate on my car on the left side door jam says 5465-2627 so I'm a bit confused on exactly which spec to look at. Thanks Again!