static timing

[bone]

hi,can anyone please tell me the static ignition timing on a 95 400hc,many thanks.

[GreenV8S]

Typically around 10 - 12 btdc, depending on the state of tune of the engine and what fuel you're using. But don't take the accuracy of the timing reference marks for granted unless you've verified them mechanically. Once the timing is set you shouldn't have any reason to change it (and with electronic points it is not going to change itself) so I suggest you just leave it where it is unless you have a reason to change it.

[bone]

thanks greenv8 the reason for checking is i have replaced the advance unit on distributor due to vacumm loss.

[That Daddy]

Well mine runs happy enough at 33degrees at 4k rpm also a 400 HC,if thats any use i also changed the Advance capsule it was flat low down when it was disconnected(airleak)it tends to fatten up the low speed pick up thats not that generous on the HC model when working correctly

[GreenV8S]

bone said:

thanks greenv8 the reason for checking is i have replaced the advance unit on distributor due to vacumm loss.

That would not normally affect the static timing.