454 engine timing

[joe gooch]

My 345 Classic has a 454 engine. There is a flat piece of metal with timing degrees on it that match a timing mark on the crankshaft.

However, I removed the distributor and turned the engine. Now I need to time it. Should it be timed on #1, #8, or #5?

Need experienced advice on timing this beast.

Thanks,

joegooch@hotmail.com

[silverleeper]

Hi Joe, This is a good thread to look through. http://www.airforums.com/forums/f159...ming-7164.html.

I believe you set the timing off #1.

[87MH]

Originally Posted by joe gooch

My 345 Classic has a 454 engine. Should it be timed on #1, #8, or #5?

Easier to use the timing mark on the bottom...
Either #8 or #5 can be used (on the bottom timing mark). I have found that #5 is easier for me.

See this thread:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f159...ment-4428.html

[easyride]

If you have an AC or something else hanging down over the #1 plug,it would easier to use #5,just bring it up to TDC [top dead center],on compression stroke,drop in your dist.,and line the rotor with # 5 plug,snug it down,and it should start.Then you can use a light to get it perfect and then tighten it down. Dave