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jojoman · 03-05-2012, 11:20 AM

I'm trying to set the timing on my truck but it don't have a timing tab on it motor is a 383 but i can't seem to find its iddle dist is not vaccum Im thinking on buying a universal timing tab but don't know how good they work any help I really need to het this truck running Im thinking vaccum timing
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Desert1957 · 03-05-2012, 12:03 PM

You can use a Universal , but the OEM style is cheaper and easier IMO.
2 timing cover bolts hold it on , I think you can install it without taking the water-pump and pulleys off.

Desert

**Corts60** · 03-05-2012, 12:20 PM

Are you sure the timing tab is not in the middle of the timing cover behind the water pump? I have been fooled by that before. Not sure what years those came on but I've seen them.

jojoman · 03-05-2012, 12:30 PM

Well I have checked all over the place and I can't seem to locate it and I wanted to buy a stock one but it has an after market balancer so I don't know wat size it is cuz there from size I think 6 all way to 8 so. And the one I was looking at you are suppose to adjust it to your size.
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Desert1957 · 03-05-2012, 12:38 PM

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03-05-2012, 11:20 AM	#1
jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	trying to set timing I'm trying to set the timing on my truck but it don't have a timing tab on it motor is a 383 but i can't seem to find its iddle dist is not vaccum Im thinking on buying a universal timing tab but don't know how good they work any help I really need to het this truck running Im thinking vaccum timing Posted via Mobile Device

03-05-2012, 12:03 PM	#2
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: trying to set timing You can use a Universal , but the OEM style is cheaper and easier IMO. 2 timing cover bolts hold it on , I think you can install it without taking the water-pump and pulleys off. Desert

03-05-2012, 12:20 PM	#3
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: trying to set timing Are you sure the timing tab is not in the middle of the timing cover behind the water pump? I have been fooled by that before. Not sure what years those came on but I've seen them. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-05-2012, 12:30 PM	#4
jojoman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 241	Re: trying to set timing Well I have checked all over the place and I can't seem to locate it and I wanted to buy a stock one but it has an after market balancer so I don't know wat size it is cuz there from size I think 6 all way to 8 so. And the one I was looking at you are suppose to adjust it to your size. Posted via Mobile Device

03-05-2012, 12:38 PM	#5
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: trying to set timing PM sent



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