Chrysler industrial flathead six timing

Paul Janke · Aug 13, 2015

I need to put new points, condenser, etc. in my probably 1940's Chrysler industrial flathead six. I don't have the specs for timing, point gap or dwell, location of timing marks, and anything else I might have forgotten. I think my old Chiltons got weeded out by SWMBO, so I'm hoping one of you has the information I need. Thanks in advance. This is the engine in my Scoopmobile.

Denny K · Aug 13, 2015

I believe .025 on plugs and .020 on points. timing should be at top dead center (maybe).

J. Schwiebert · Aug 13, 2015

I have several old Chrysler flat head manuals. Do you have a model if it makes a difference? J.

rustred · Aug 13, 2015

i agree with you.

88-1175 · Aug 13, 2015

around 20 degrees btdc

J. Schwiebert · Aug 13, 2015

As per my manual: Spark plug gas 035. Point gap 018-020 Points open @ TDC There are 4 different distributors listed with different advance if you want to check the RPM. More questions?

Russ from MN · Aug 13, 2015

I had a 46 dodge pickup, if you time it so it idled real smooth it wouldn't start very well, had to be retarded a little, probably to TDC.

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