65 396 Dwell & Timing

[Dave N.]

Does anyone have the dwell & timing settings handy for a 1965 396-425 hp?

thanks

[Tom H.]

Re: 65 396 Dwell & Timing

I believe dwell was 28-32 and timing was 10 degrees. Hopefully somebody has the service manual to verify 100%.

[Wayne M.]

Re: 65 396 Dwell & Timing

Does anyone have the dwell & timing settings handy for a 1965 396-425 hp? ..

Here's two sources; The '65 AIM, K66 section, shows L78 at 8 degrees (+/- 1) @ 800 RPM. Since all L78's had T.I., dwell (in the traditional sense of points systems) does not apply.

Notwithstanding the above, the Chevrolet Interim Shop Manual shows for 396/425hp (did the passenger car version have points ?) timing of 10 deg (range 8-14) and shows point dwell of 31 to 34 degrees.

[William B.]

Re: 65 396 Dwell & Timing

If is is the corvette 396/425, it should be transistor ignition? No dwell