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Re: 71 Skylark too much dwell?
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 3/6/2001

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Hi Neil,

If it's a six cylinder engine, 40 degrees is about right, V8 engines run at 30 degrees. Always set the dwell and then the timing. And don't forget to lube the rubbing block!

Good luck,

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