283 stocker timing problems

Mark Yacavone · 04-27-2015, 12:18 PM

It seems to me that if you want to start it with that much fixed timing, you would want crank the motor with a button, then flip the ignition on.
Then again , maybe I'm behind the times and you just need a bigger, more expensive battery.

FED 387 · 04-27-2015, 12:41 PM

First double check the timing then start looking at bigger battery more /powerful starter--- wiring to/from both--- we routinely run 36-38* timing in a comp car with a standard mini starter and a small 12V battery no problems--- turns right over --- ya might try Mark's suggestion crank it over then turn ignition on see if that helps--FED 387

Everett Hill · 04-27-2015, 12:41 PM

what has changed new motor, new cam, removed dist. ,or just checking timing

FED 387 · 04-27-2015, 12:48 PM

how do you set your timing??? @ what rpm??

Wade_Owens · 04-27-2015, 01:19 PM

What tooth flexplate?
Is your starter just a mini starter, or is it a gear reduction?
1 battery or 2?
12v or 16v?

Wade O

rboyle · 04-27-2015, 01:35 PM

Was the motor originally a crank hub and changed to damper? If so make sure you have the right one because there are different marks on the balancer. Had a similar problem on a street motor and used a timing tape to correct the errant marks after figured it out

04-27-2015, 12:18 PM	#1
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,833 Likes: 2,928 Liked 5,146 Times in 1,964 Posts	Re: 283 stocker timing problems It seems to me that if you want to start it with that much fixed timing, you would want crank the motor with a button, then flip the ignition on. Then again , maybe I'm behind the times and you just need a bigger, more expensive battery. __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

04-27-2015, 12:41 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,425 Likes: 550 Liked 334 Times in 181 Posts	Re: 283 stocker timing problems First double check the timing then start looking at bigger battery more /powerful starter--- wiring to/from both--- we routinely run 36-38* timing in a comp car with a standard mini starter and a small 12V battery no problems--- turns right over --- ya might try Mark's suggestion crank it over then turn ignition on see if that helps--FED 387

04-27-2015, 12:41 PM	#3
Everett Hill Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 49 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 283 stocker timing problems what has changed new motor, new cam, removed dist. ,or just checking timing __________________ Everett Hill 2134 STK, SS

04-27-2015, 12:48 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,425 Likes: 550 Liked 334 Times in 181 Posts	Re: 283 stocker timing problems how do you set your timing??? @ what rpm??

04-27-2015, 01:19 PM	#5
Wade_Owens Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 578 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: 283 stocker timing problems What tooth flexplate? Is your starter just a mini starter, or is it a gear reduction? 1 battery or 2? 12v or 16v? Wade O

04-27-2015, 01:35 PM	#6
rboyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 607 Likes: 1,461 Liked 598 Times in 164 Posts	Re: 283 stocker timing problems Was the motor originally a crank hub and changed to damper? If so make sure you have the right one because there are different marks on the balancer. Had a similar problem on a street motor and used a timing tape to correct the errant marks after figured it out