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1953
| YEAR | MODEL | SPARK PLUGS | Distributor | FIRING ORDER |
IGN. TIMING |
Speed |
psi |
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| Type | Gap | Point Gap |
Dwell Angle |
or BTDC |
Location | S.M. Trans |
D:N: -5 |
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| 1953 | Special | AC-46 | .025 | .016 | 26-33 | 16258374 | "ADV" | flywheel | 450 | 450N | 120 |
| all others | AC-44 | .032 | .016 | 26-33 | 12784563 | -2 | flywheel | 450 | 450N | 14- | |
- -1 V-8 cylinder numbering (front to rear), right 1-3-5-7, left 2-4-6-8
- -2 Flywheel tooth painted yellow and stamped with "5"
- -3 Yellow timing mark aligned with "5" on timing indicator
- -4 Turn adjusting screw in (clockwise) until engine misfires. Then turn screw 1/2 turn in opposite direction.
- -5 For Air conditioned cars, add 50 rpm to idle speed.
