360 Timing Specs

[DustersOnline.c]

First off i'm not a mechanic, i'm a computer tech. Bought my duster pretty much done, has the 360 stickers on the side, so I expect its a 360, is there a easy way to confirm this, and once I do confirm this do you guys know the specs for the timing on a 360. A friend of mine is a mechanic, says he needs the timing #'s, its running badly. Once it gets warm its hard to start, and sometimes doesnt stay running.

 

[chryslerfat]

Look on the drivers side of the block up behind the starter it will have the cast # there followed by the engine size. If you want to know what year it is that is cast in the passenger side near the motor mount.

 

[Mad Dart]

14 to 16 degrees initial timing with vaccuum canister disconnected and pluged. No more that 36 degrees total timing all in at 2500 RPM.

 

[goldduster318]

I agree with Mad Dart. Watch out though, on a stock type distributor, there may be a lot more mechanical advance in the distributor than 20-22 which is what you would need. Check it with a dial back timing light. I had to modify mine to get 14 degrees initial and 34 total timing.