230 timing

[Radcliffe]

I know the engine in my truck is a 230 (T223). I can't figure out in the manual what the timing should be set at (TDC?). I figured the spark gap at .035 but what about the points gap. I'm excited by the way I've been working two years to get a good engine in this truck again. I've gotten it turned over and now all I need is fresh gas and a simple tune up and then I'm going for a ride. I'm about 10k into a 5k truck but it runs again. I don't care what my wife says, I'm parking it in the front yard!

Chris

[Normspeed]

I'd set the points at .020. Timing, somewhere between zero and 2 degrees BTDC. Plug gap for resistor plugs is .035, non resistor .028. Once she's running you can experiment with timing to fine tune it. Have fun!

[Radcliffe]

I've replaced the gas, adjusted the float, checked the spark. The engine was running with great compression when I took it out of a deck welder. It's been sitting for a few months without running. Will starting the engine without priming the oil pump cause damage? I poured a couple of ounces of motor oil in each of the cyclinders to make sure they had lube. How do you set the fuel mix screw for initial startup? I was told to seat it all the way in then back it out a turn and a half. Is that right? At this point I don't want to damage the engine. It turns but its very tight. Any suggestions?

[Reg Evans]

To make sure everything is oiled remove the plugs and turn the engine over until you have 40lbs or so of oil pressure. Re-install the plugs and you should be good to go.