Re: 1954 359 Timing Problem
Posted by HH56 On 2024/1/29 17:08:18
There should be a pointer assy that is fastened over the damper by a couple of the same bolts that holds the timing chain cover. Pointer shape varied a bit by year but as I recall those used after 51 in the 288/327/359 block family are fairly similar.
If the instructions given in the SM for an oil pump installation were followed then if damper is positioned per the instructions the distributor #1 plug wire will wind up in approximately the 7:00 o'clock position. A tooth off will vary it a bit but should still be OK. Any more than that could result in the wire being off a hole or distributor needing to be rotated somewhere the vacuum advance assy or the vacuum tube going to it will interfere with dist body rotation needed for proper timing.
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If the instructions given in the SM for an oil pump installation were followed then if damper is positioned per the instructions the distributor #1 plug wire will wind up in approximately the 7:00 o'clock position. A tooth off will vary it a bit but should still be OK. Any more than that could result in the wire being off a hole or distributor needing to be rotated somewhere the vacuum advance assy or the vacuum tube going to it will interfere with dist body rotation needed for proper timing.
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