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i-6 258 timing

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by dbender, Nov 22, 2011.

  1. Nov 22, 2011
    dbender

    dbender 1974 CJ5 I6 258

    San Pedro California
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    Hello all:
    Well it fired off tonight after an 8 year frame up restore. My question is what should the timing be set at. It is a 1974 I-6 258.
    Thx.
    Dave
     
    dbender, Nov 22, 2011
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  2. Nov 23, 2011
    rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

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    Prolly about 6 btdc, for a start. :)
     
    rusty, Nov 23, 2011
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  3. Nov 23, 2011
    hudsonhawk

    hudsonhawk Well-Known Member

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    I believe specs are 8 btdc.
     
    hudsonhawk, Nov 23, 2011
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  4. Nov 23, 2011
    rusty

    rusty Well-Known Member

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    Ok, try 7. :)
     
    rusty, Nov 23, 2011
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  5. Nov 24, 2011
    dbender

    dbender 1974 CJ5 I6 258

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    ROGER THAT:
    I think 7 sounds good LOL
    Thanks guys
     
    dbender, Nov 24, 2011
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  6. Nov 24, 2011
    jeepcj

    jeepcj Member

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    Sooo, did you get it running? 6* 7* 8* inquiring minds want to know.
     
    jeepcj, Nov 24, 2011
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  7. Nov 28, 2011
    dbender

    dbender 1974 CJ5 I6 258

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    set it at 8. it runs best there so far.
     
    dbender, Nov 28, 2011
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