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1979 chrysler 85 hp timing

txlee26

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"my boat was running fine then

"my boat was running fine then plastic piece at dist. broke that adj timing with throttle adv. I orderd the part and want to know if anyone knows how to adjust the timing (what to set screw to i have my timing marker on the block and have a degree wheel on flwheel . Im a truck mechanic so just really need info like if you just need timing light,what speed motor should be and what actual timing mark to be on , thanks"
 
"You need a timing light to ch

"You need a timing light to check the timing properly, start by adjusting all the linkages as per the manual.

Check timing at idle and at full advance (WOT)...maybe someone here can give you the details as I no longer have the manual."
 
Thanks my manual is lost. they

Thanks my manual is lost. they have one u can buy that covers those years on barnes and nobles sight. guess i need to order it. Just hope it works its cover alot of years on chrysler engines
 
"They didn't change much i

"They didn't change much in the 70's, the manual I had covered all you need to know...was a Clymer manual."
 
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