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Old 09-01-2017, 02:49 PM   #10
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Re: Need help setting the timing of a 305

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Originally Posted by mattfranklin View Post
2x Is it possible that the timing tab on the cover got hit with a thick coat of paint hiding the numbers and lines? If you can't see any markings, there should be v-shaped notches of varying sizes to guide you. Leme see if I can dig up a picture.

Unfortunately you have open headers, so the ear method won't work so well.

EDIT: There is a nice discussion and picture here of what you should be seeing:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=151464
or maybe this one, depending on the style used in your engine:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...et-timing.html
(see post #6)
I appreciate that!

And yes, you're right! These shorty headers open are deafening.. lol
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