How to time a 351 windsor

Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 5 of 5 Posts. Does anyone know the timing specification of a 351 windsor how many deg before or after tdc should they be for i guess keeping it cool.

It is made on the same factory line as our beloved 50.

How to time a 351 windsor. How to Time a Ford 351 Step 1. Locate the timing pointer attached to the timing chain cover below the water pump on the passengers side of. How to Read the Timing Marks on a Ford 351W.

Attach a ratchet socket to the large bolt in the center of the crankshaft. How to set ignition timing for a small block ford. How to set ignition timing for a small block ford.

Hi I have a mildly built 351w that I wanted to adjust timing on. The car does not seem to be performing to it capabilities. Sluggish in lower RPMs seems like I have to roll on the throttle to get the car to move out without incident.

I had a shop do a compression test a couple of months ago. Check base timing with spout disconnected. Set base timing to the specification on the vehicle emission decal.

Check computed timing with spout connected. Initial Timing for 351W Fire - Up. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 11 of 11 Posts.

Joined Sep 3 2006 91 Posts. Discussion Starter 1 Mar 15 2011. Getting ready to awaken my 351W from a long slumber.

Timing specifications 351 windsor. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 5 of 5 Posts. Joined Aug 9 2004 192 Posts.

Discussion Starter 1 Aug 28 2004. Does anyone know the timing specification of a 351 windsor how many deg before or after tdc should they be for i guess keeping it cool. The timing on a 351 should be around 6 to 8 degrees at idle some can handle 10 and about 35 degrees at 2600 to 2800.

40 to 50 degrees is WAY too high. I have a 69 Mach 1 with a 351W and Im trying to dial in the ignition timing and fuel mixture. The motor is built up pretty strong with a solid cam and lifters file fit 111 compression pistons bored 030 over balanced and a 3 angle valve job.

It also has an Edelbrock Performer intake and a 750 cfm Holley with vac. A walkthrough of how to install a distributor and set timing on any distributor engine. 289 302 351W owners see note 3 before proceeding.

Check your manual again for the proper timing mark positions and make sure that both camshaft timing mark 6 oclock and crankshaft timing mark 12 oclock are correct. If this procedure is missed by even one tooth engine damage can result. Put a timing light on it and see where you are Shut the car off.

If it kicks back against the starter as you crank it the timing is too far advanced. The 351W is a Windsor class engine. It is made on the same factory line as our beloved 50.

However the 351 posseses several qualities that make it a desirable block for an engine buildup. The advantages of using a 351W vs a 50 302. Obviously you get an extra 49 cubic inches of displacement.

Lets spare the drama and get to the results right away. Starting with a bone-stock 351W truck engine we bored the block 0020-inch over fitted KB flat-top pistons to the stock crank and rods. The Windsors timing chain attaches to the front of the engine and has an external timing cover typically made of cast aluminum.

Three Easy Visual Differences Between the 351C and 351M Cleveland engines share a bellhousing bolt pattern with the Windsor family. 351M engines use the bellhousing bolt pattern of the 385-series Ford big blocks. When dialing in total timing begin conservatively at 30 to 34 degrees BTDC and observe operation.

Push it as far as 36 to 38 degrees BTDC but no higher. Under hard acceleration or loaded on a dyno listen for spark knock. 1969 ford 351 windsor engine mileage unknown.

Want to time adjust carb with vacuum gauge. Main vacuum port is behind below carb now being use for pcv system. Can i use a y hose splitter and splice into the pcv hose for vacuum gauge.

Help with timing for 351 windsor Sun Jun 19 2011 109 pm I was told 30 to 32 deg depending on the fuel you can feel the difference when you are running it from the 28 mark to 30 well worth checking.