Going to have my timing set up this coming weekend -- the guy that is going to set it up says he likes to set up a stock engine around 15btdc and most people I see on here are going up to around 16 or 16.5, Just wondering what some of you guys who have done this alot think.
Thanks

 

Yeah I am going with 16 when I do mine. Seems the general average to do. I heard anymore then that they are hard starting in the cold.Just my .02

 

15-16 is a good number for no studs or o rings.

As for the cold start, with 22* of timing and no grid heater the truck would start in 19* weather with no problems

 

Oh yeah that's It ...I have read so much and only believe half of what I read ...But what half to believe is the question?????? LOL..

Here is a good article on head bolt torquing.Just found it today.
Cummins 12 Valve Head Bolt Tech - Diesel Tech - Diesel Power Magazine

 

Thanks for the replies guys --I am hoping to get better mileage (been in the 13 to 14 mpg area) and a little better performance with the timing change --I will let you know how it works out.

 

Let us know how it works for you,
I am thinking of doing the same.
I have a 98 12 valve all stock.120k miles

 

mine was just set at 18*

 

I set mine at 15.5 It seems to be doing fine! Haven had any problems so far!

 

Wondering what to set my timing too,after the new gear housing...#$%^% KDP...lucky it went that way...pump is adjusted.. see different screw in rear pump cover...run 3k now with cold air induction and straight pipes 4" turbo to 6" back