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1981 Corvette ignition timing BTDC

Posted: 4/4/08 8:05pmMessage 1 of 4
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Could anyone out there tell me the correct ignition timing degree for a 1981 (BTDC)? My sticker is not in the engine compartment and do not have a manual on hand.  I'd  appreciate it.  Thanks in advance, George 

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1981 Corvette ignition timing BTDC

Posted: 4/5/08 7:36pmMessage 2 of 4
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I guess the guys with the manuals are not working the weekend.
Stay tuned. They will be here soon.
 
My guess is 6 degrees, but that is strictly a guess.
 
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1981 Corvette ignition timing BTDC

Posted: 4/5/08 7:42pmMessage 3 of 4
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I'mma thinking it's 6 too...might be 8. I'll have to dig around to see if I have the info here. Perhaps another member will have it handy.

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1981 Corvette ignition timing BTDC

Posted: 4/6/08 5:22amMessage 4 of 4
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  I went out to the garage this morning and looked at the emission sticker on the old OEM hood.
 
  It listed 6 degrees @ 700 rpm - manual trans.
 
  According to the label. You need to unplug the 4 wire connector at the distributor, set the timing, then reconnect it.


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