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Hello, can someone direct me to a thread that discusses the complete timing procedure for a 1929 Stovebolt 6? It is a 6 volt system with points.

The search is your friend... top right corner, magnifying glass.

Also in the Repair Manual which is vital for these older Chevrolets.

https://vccachat.org/ubbthreads.php/search.html

if the engine has not been run in a while start at square one
check for compression all 6
check and set the valves
check for spark (good clean hard snap and bright blue spark)
set the timing
set point gap
set spark plug gap

check for fuel to carb

spin and fire

Plugs & Wires
-- Remove, Inspect & Check
-- Regap Plugs to .040" [AC Delco C-86 Plugs]
Points, Distributor Cap, Rotor, Coil, Condensor
-- Inspect & Check
-- Set Point Gap to .018" per recommendation
Valves COLD SET
-- Inspect & Check w/ Engine Cold
-- Check Each Cylinder & both Valves on Each Cylinder when that Cylinder is TDC (Under Compression Stroke, when both valves are CLOSED)
---- Set Intake Clearance to .006"
---- Set Exhaust Clearance to .008"
Test Fire Engine/ Warm-Up
-- Fire Up Engine (Cross Fingers for Starting Up & Running)
-- Set Timing
Timing
-- Check & Set to 18 deg (Per Recommendations on Here)
-- Warm-Up to Operating Temperature
-- Shut Down Engine & Check/ Set Valves at Temperature
Valves HOT SET
-- Inspect & Check w/ Engine Warmed up
-- Check Each Cylinder & both Valves on Each Cylinder when that Cylinder is TDC (Under Compression Stroke, when both valves are CLOSED)
---- Set Intake Clearance to .006"
---- Set Exhaust Clearance to .008"

Bears fan, thank you very much for the info and the proper sequence of a full reset which answers most of my questions. I have this motor running but there is a miss that I have not been able to fix. I started with all new components in the distributor that I believe made the motor run better but still not right. I thank you again for the info!

Bears fan, the sparkplugs in this motor are AC Delco R45. It is in a 1929 pickup. I will include pics.