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32 degrees before TDC @3000pm

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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 08:21 AM
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32 degrees before TDC @3000pm

Hi,
i have a crate 350 engine in my Camaro that the harmonic balancer does not have the measurements but the metal arrow marker. I am supposed to set the spark time at 32 degrees before TDC @3000pm.
My metal tab only reaches to 12 degrees. How do I measure to 32 degrees?
Thank you in advance for any advice.
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 08:55 AM
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Re: 32 degrees before TDC @3000pm

Use a dial-back timing light...
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 09:44 AM
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Re: 32 degrees before TDC @3000pm

or timing tape
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Old Jun 6, 2023 | 02:23 PM
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Got it, thank you!!
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