which notch to set base timing

[ericmetcalf11]

Setting the base timing of a 1g.
I am suppose to set it at 5*, but I don't know which notch I should set it at.
(Front of car)
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- 10 BTDC
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- 1 T

Thanks,
Eric
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[DSM_TSI_95]

There are a couple of sites that will help you. You can go to www.vfaq.com and you will be able to find visual descriptions and a step by step guide. I own a 2G so i dont know if its the same but 1G guys that are here will be able to further assist you.

 

[ericmetcalf11]

I have been to those sites and I found 2 articles that talk about setting the base timing, I have the Hanes manual, and I have talked to people with dsm's. I have still not gotten a clear answer.
After reading the articles it is still not clear and people I talk to tell me 2 different things.

 

[gurmanator]

the marks go like this 0-tdc.5 btdc-10 btdc....its the notch in between 0 and 10 btdc.

 

[ericmetcalf11]

<pre>
(Front of car)
- 15* btdc
- 10 BTDC 10* btdc
- 5* btdc <-- set at this notch
- 1 T tdc
</pre>

Thanks,
Eric
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[steve]

Correct.
Assuming your harmonic dampner hasn't shifted so the mark on the pulley is still correct.

Steve