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How do you tell if the timing guage on your engine is right

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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 07:20 PM
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How do you tell if the timing guage on your engine is right

How do you tell if the timing gauge on your engine is right. I am pretty sure these can be off right. How do you adjust them or, how do you tell if they are right?????
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 07:38 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
See my previous post about the importance of degreeing a cam. My timing mark was off 8*
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