Keep in mind when doing the timing - its also a very good time to tab your Killer Dowel Pin (KDP), since you have the timing cover off already.

 

well good thing the douch bag told me to come back fri then

 

Unless you already have the tools to do it yourself, paying a qualified mechanic $260 to do it right the first time is money well spent IMO.

Also stock timing on 2nd gen 12V's should be around 11-12 deg if I'm not mistaken. Also remember head studs are a good idea for anything over 16deg. due to more pressure in the head caused by more timing.

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Snap-on's website agrees with my previous statement. The kit from them is 255.65US and that does NOT come with the barring tool, which is not needed but very convenient to have.

 

ever one on here said i would be safe with 16 with no head studs. should i just say like 15?

 

16* will be fine.

 

You can run 30 deg if you like, Remember its your truck and this is the internet. It's still ultimately up to you.

 

Ditto. Ive been at 16 deg with zero problems.

 

Bad idea...heard trucks at 20+ degrees they lope bad and I dont see how they even get them started.

 

so 16 is fine with no studs?

 

I would go 16* as well