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Static timing AMC 258 @ sea level with HEI

Started by Zoro, June 22, 2016, 06:20:23 PM

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Zoro

June 22, 2016, 06:20:23 PM
For those of you running an HEI ignition on your 258's what are you setting your initial timing at?
84 Eagle Wagon aka 'Zoro II'
263,000 miles and counting!

mudkicker715

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June 23, 2016, 07:42:41 AM
I seem to remember my timing setting was initially the same. However my plugs needed a wider gap. I think i went to .05 to make it happy. Right now its in storage for me to do an extensive resto on it.



Manitowoc WI

Zoro

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June 23, 2016, 08:11:55 AM
Sounds like its going to be a sweet ride when it's done.

This car is going to be a tbi car with ecm controlled timing. 10* should do it, right?
84 Eagle Wagon aka 'Zoro II'
263,000 miles and counting!

mudkicker715

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June 23, 2016, 08:54:04 AM
Should be a good starting point. Mine was a MC carb.



Manitowoc WI

ChickenFarmer3

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September 06, 2017, 01:02:30 AM Last Edit: September 06, 2017, 01:13:13 AM by ChickenFarmer3
DUI recommended Autolite platinum plugs gapped between .050-.055. So thats what I used.  I also upgraded my wires to 8.5 mm.  The website recommends 8mm but I got a deal and went thicker. 

I just changed my leaf springs and rear shocks and am starting on the front end suspension this week!

Good Luck!!


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