Timing specs and procedure needed

Tiny
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  • 1985 DODGE RAMCHARGER
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Trying to find out what I should set the timing to, and what procedures prior to this I should perform? (Unhook vacuum lines, etc.) It has been many years since last I did this.
Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 2:32 PM

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Tiny
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I attached the specs and process from the manual on how to adjust timing. Let me know if you have questions. Thanks
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 2:39 PM
Tiny
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I will more likely to in touch again, these diagrams have me more confused than before. I have a Chilton on the way in mail, but was hoping you guys could get me started quicker, like, 5 deg. Btdc. Or what. Set idle speed to what ever. Unplug auto advance vacuum line. Got to get a gauge to let me know what my idle speed is. Oh, my head is hurting. Lol
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 3:57 PM
Tiny
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Haha. Totally understand. I wish setting timing was a little easier but unfortunately if we don't follow this process, it most likely won't come out correct.

Let me know what specific questions you have and we can work through it. Thanks
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Thursday, September 17th, 2020 AT 4:37 PM
Tiny
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I'm going to take a few photos as im working through these steps, if I start having issues. Y'all have given me lots of help in past.
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Friday, September 18th, 2020 AT 6:38 AM
Tiny
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Sounds good. Yeah if you need more help, pictures always gets us on the same page quickly. Thanks for the update.
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Friday, September 18th, 2020 AT 6:29 PM

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