adjusting initial timing -

[Charger72SE]

I adjusted the initial timing to get max RPM and noticed after I was done that I left my Automatic transmission in Neutral.

is an Automatic tranny suppose to be in Park or Neutral during setting/adjusting the Timing?

I'm wondering if I need to do it again in Park.

thanks much!

[Charger´69]

I adjusted the initial timing to get max RPM and noticed after I was done that I left my Automatic transmission in Neutral.

is an Automatic tranny suppose to be in Park or Neutral during setting/adjusting the Timing?

I'm wondering if I need to do it again in Park.

thanks much!

I don´t think that it matters in whitch gear your tranny is when you adjust initial timing  In my opinion you don´t have to do it again, it should be same both in neutral or park or even in R or D and so on... 

[Back N Black]

Neutral or park should be the same results, but its good pratice to set in neutral because the 727 trans oil pump don't work in park. Even if you car is just sitting idling in park its not good for the trans.

[Charger72SE]

thanks Back N Black!!  I didn't know about the trans oil pump

[flyinlow]

When setting the timing only two things matter idle rpm and vacuum advance disconected.

A stock Torqueflight dos not recharge the torque conveter in park ,I think the pump still works. That why you check the fluid lever warmed up idling in neutral .

[R2]

I assume you also checked the TOTAL timing ? ( after you adjusted the initial )

[flyinlow]

Yes, checking the total mechanical advance (base timing + centrifical advance) is always a good idea.

A unmodified distributor may take up to 4000 rpm for full advance. Total should be 35-40* depending on the engine and year. As you increase the base timing the total mechanical will increase. If the car knocks under accelleration or is hard to crank over with a warm engine you will have to back it off some.

[Charger72SE]

thanks guys for your advice - yep, checking the mechanical advance tomorrow as well