Sbc 350 timing issues maybe

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The first thing you have to do is get your timing right, then you can move on to other things if needed. The easiest way to set total timing when you don't know the strength of the advance springs in the dizzy, is to remove them. This ensures two things; the weights will fully advance (I go to 1500 rpm) and you won't have to hold the engine at 4K rpm to time it with your head under the hood. The ears like that better. Replace those springs with some from Crane Cams; one blue one silver and it will be spot on. I always set my timing to 36 degrees and my initial falls at 14. This shows my dizzy has 22 degrees of advance in it, just where it needs to be. How much does yours have? Also, will your old school timing light even go to 36 degrees? You may need a timing tape in order to set total timing correctly.