Ignition Timing
06-13-2008 | 08:07 PM
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Ignition Timing
Got a 87 formula 272 with twin 350's. Its got thunderbolt IV ignitions on them. whats the best way to set the timing and is there any special procedure. What should it be initial. and what should the timing be total and at what rom should i set it at. thanks
06-13-2008 | 10:13 PM
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You need to ground out a pin but I cannot remember which one. Hopefully somebody will not be as braindead as me 
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06-14-2008 | 06:34 AM
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I hope there is no pin to ground for thunderbolt IV ignitions or I have been doing it wrong for 20 years.
Set the base at 8 degrees and you will be fine. If your module is 24 that will give you a total of 32.
Set the base at 8 degrees and you will be fine. If your module is 24 that will give you a total of 32.
06-14-2008 | 12:37 PM
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Merc TB V8 modules are either 22 or 24* advance. 32* total is fine for a stock 350.
