duzenack

How do I set ignition timing on a 41 plymouth

440roadrunner

According to my old Motor's Manual, tune up specs as follows

Spark plugs, Autolite AL-7B @ .025" gap

breaker points .020" gap, 35--38 degrees dwell

Timing says "DC" or "0" mark on dampener

idle speed 475 RPM

A photo shows the pointer should be on the timing cover almost directly above the dampener.

And no.........I'm not quite THAT old!!! My Dad was, though!!

RacerHog

Welcome To the Forum Duzenack.....

440roadrunner...is old..... But full of good Info...

Post up some pictures when you get a chance.....

duzenack

duzenack

Thanks. Yes I am that old. I am older than this car by 1 year. My manual gives some information but it refers to #6 cylinder. Do I use #1 or #6. Can you tell me the firing order? Be thankful for Dads.

Thanks, Paul

440roadrunner

Firing order is 153624. All I could find in Motor's refers to no1. There are very few engines not timed off no1. IHC V8s are one, they use no8 which I've always thought was plain silly

duzenack

Thanks again for the help. I am getting the engine put back together. Hope it runs.
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\Paul