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Engine Tune up 1930 Chevrolet #278893 05/22/13 08:54 PM
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 41 QLD , AUSTRALIA PHC30 OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP PHC30 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 41 QLD , AUSTRALIA	Just had my Engine Overhauled and would like to enquire about correct "Tune Up Settings " at Sea Level ( land elevation 120 ft ) for 1930 Chevrolet - 194 Engine , please advise. Points , Sparkplugs , Dwell , Float Level , Spark, etc Any additional information appreciated. Thank You.

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Re: Engine Tune up 1930 Chevrolet PHC30 #278896 05/22/13 09:03 PM
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 217 Texas knapp31 Backyard Mechanic
knapp31 Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 217 Texas	If you have not seen it yet, Bill Barker has a fantastic website about '31 Chevy's at: http://1931chevrolet.com He is also the webmaster for Chevy Chat. One of the areas in this website is dedicated to tune up information: http://1931chevrolet.com/specs7index.htm I believe that almost all of the info will be applicable to your motor too. Good luck. Chevy's are great!!

Re: Engine Tune up 1930 Chevrolet PHC30 #278898 05/22/13 09:09 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	Points: .018" Dwell: 36 degrees Spark Plugs: AC C-86 or AC C-87 Spark Plug Gap: .040" Timing: 18 degrees Float Level: 3/4" The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

Re: Engine Tune up 1930 Chevrolet Junkyard Dog #278901 05/22/13 09:17 PM
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 41 QLD , AUSTRALIA PHC30 OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP PHC30 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 41 QLD , AUSTRALIA	Gentlemen , Thank you for the information it is appreciated . As they say "Do it once and do it right !!!"

Re: Engine Tune up 1930 Chevrolet PHC30 #278914 05/23/13 12:03 AM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Junkyard Dog Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 29,863 Eagle Point, Oregon	Sounds good to me! The Mangy Old Mutt "If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"

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