fiddyfofoad
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what is the correct timing @ specific rpm's with dist vacumm blocked on a 54 223? Thanks
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Below are all the basic tune up settings for a 1954 Ford 223 Six and the order of doing a tune up that I have used for decades for the quickest route to a great tune up. Base timing is 3 degrees BTDC and idel RPM is 450 to 475 depending on the trans you have. Good luck 
These are the Basic tune up specs for a stock 1954 Ford 223 Six
1. Plugs are gapped at .035
2. Basic Point gap setting is .024 to .026 to get it running for optimal performance and economy set points to 36 degrees dwell
3. Base timing is set to 3 degrees BTDC.
4. With the Engine warmed up good the intake and exhaust valve lash is set to .015 H
5. Mixture setting is set at lean best idle i.e. Engine warmed up good then Tuned to Highest RPM next the mixture screw is then turned in 1/4 turn.
5. Curb Idle RPM is set to 475 RPM with engine warmed up good for a manual trans with the air cleaner installed, (setting is 450 for an auto trans with it in drive with emergency brake set.
Cold Cranking Compression Test should be 120 PSI.
Fuel pump test 3.5 to 4.5 PSI pressure.
The Load O Matic Distributor timing advance cruve should map at these amounts.
500 RPM 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 at inches vacuum of .50
1000 RPM 8 1/4 to 9 1/4 at inches vacuum of 1.8
1500 RPM 11 3/4 to 13 at inches vacuum of 3.8
2000 RPM 14 1/2 to 15 3/4 at inches vacuum of 6.0
It's also important to have clean tight wiring and ground conections plus a battery that's at its full charge.
These are the Basic tune up specs for a stock 1954 Ford 223 Six
1. Plugs are gapped at .035
2. Basic Point gap setting is .024 to .026 to get it running for optimal performance and economy set points to 36 degrees dwell
3. Base timing is set to 3 degrees BTDC.
4. With the Engine warmed up good the intake and exhaust valve lash is set to .015 H
5. Mixture setting is set at lean best idle i.e. Engine warmed up good then Tuned to Highest RPM next the mixture screw is then turned in 1/4 turn.
5. Curb Idle RPM is set to 475 RPM with engine warmed up good for a manual trans with the air cleaner installed, (setting is 450 for an auto trans with it in drive with emergency brake set.
Cold Cranking Compression Test should be 120 PSI.
Fuel pump test 3.5 to 4.5 PSI pressure.
The Load O Matic Distributor timing advance cruve should map at these amounts.
500 RPM 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 at inches vacuum of .50
1000 RPM 8 1/4 to 9 1/4 at inches vacuum of 1.8
1500 RPM 11 3/4 to 13 at inches vacuum of 3.8
2000 RPM 14 1/2 to 15 3/4 at inches vacuum of 6.0
It's also important to have clean tight wiring and ground conections plus a battery that's at its full charge.
fiddyfofoad
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thanks Bubba