Corvette tech guru James Berry tackles part 2 of his tune-up series. Learn how to set ignition timing on your Corvette.

To set timing, loosen the hold-down and move the distributor housing, like so. The photos illustrate how to go about moving the distributor and setting the initial timing.

Learn more on how to shoot and adjust ignition timing. Our team of experts have prepared the ultimate guide on everything you've ever wanted to know about Ignition timing..

This Chevy V8 uses an old-school Kettering-style ignition distributor. To set the timing after replacing the points and condenser, you'll need, no surprise, an old-fashioned stroboscopic timing light.

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Many modern cars have no distributor at all. The ignition is triggered by toothed timing wheels spinning with the crankshaft, which is much more accurate than points.

Welcome back for Part 2 of tune-up tips for your older Corvette. Last time we talked about tricks of the trade when setting points. This month we will talk about setting ignition timing. The most ...