Ideal timing for 1998 185hp CTD
06-23-2005 | 03:00 AM
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Ideal timing for 1998 185hp CTD
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Well as the title simply stated I'm wondering what the ideal timing for a 1998 185 hp (A/T) CTD is. I was thinking of doing 15.5*, I'm planning on eventually having a 500-550rwhp truck (won't really be for towing). It'll probably be on the stock gasket for a while though so I don't want anything crazy.
Along those same lines, I know the shaft the nut goes on should be really clean but aren't you supposed to replace the nut too?
Thanks,
Well as the title simply stated I'm wondering what the ideal timing for a 1998 185 hp (A/T) CTD is. I was thinking of doing 15.5*, I'm planning on eventually having a 500-550rwhp truck (won't really be for towing). It'll probably be on the stock gasket for a while though so I don't want anything crazy.
Along those same lines, I know the shaft the nut goes on should be really clean but aren't you supposed to replace the nut too?
Random quote from my own archives
If you pull a light load, or really know how to tell if your engine is lugging and know how to avoid lugging, then set the timing at 15.5-17 degrees.
If you pull a heavy load in the mountains, or start out with heavy loads like equipment trailers and backhoes, set the timing at no more than 13.5-14.5 degrees.
If you pull a light load, or really know how to tell if your engine is lugging and know how to avoid lugging, then set the timing at 15.5-17 degrees.
If you pull a heavy load in the mountains, or start out with heavy loads like equipment trailers and backhoes, set the timing at no more than 13.5-14.5 degrees.
Thanks,
06-23-2005 | 10:16 AM
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Well as the title simply stated I'm wondering what the ideal timing for a 1998 185 hp (A/T) CTD is. I was thinking of doing 15.5*
That should be fine. As far as the nut goes, thats your call. I havent had any problems reusing them.
That should be fine. As far as the nut goes, thats your call. I havent had any problems reusing them.
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