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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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From: alliance, ohio
Car: 1984 chevy camaro
Engine: 355
Transmission: turbo 350 2800 stall
Axle/Gears: 3:73 detroit locker posi
how do u time a car?

how do i time my 1984 camaro 305? line up notch with 6 degrees b4 top dead? then go from there? never did it b4 thanks
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:18 PM
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Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: SLOW carbed ls
Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11
get a timing light and then read the instructions that come with it. put the clip on #1 cylinder then point it at the balancer timing tab and push the button. don't forget to disconnect the EST wire which is shown in a haynes type manual.
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