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CORVAIR
1960-64 Tune-up Specifications 
Year
 
Engine or 
Car Model
 
Spark 
Plug Gap
 
Point
Gap
 
Dwell
Angle
 
Firing
Order
 
Ignition Timing 
(BTDC or Mark)
 
Valve Lash
 
Intake
 
Exhaust
 
1960-61
 All 
.035
 
1
 
31-34
 
145236  6
 
2     Pulley
 
1 Turn 3
 
1962-63
 
Turbo-Air Std. Tran
 
.035
 
1
 
31-34
 
145236  6
 
4°
 
1 Turn 3
 
Turbo-Air Auto Tran
 
.035
 
1
 
31-34
 
145236  6
 
13°
 
1 Turn  3
 
Monza Powerglide
 
.030
 
1
 
31-34
 
145236  6
 
13°
 
1 Turn  3
 
SuperTurbo-Air
 
.030
 
1
 
31-34
 
145236  6
 
13°
 
1 Turn  3
 
Turbocharged
 
.030
 
1
 
31-34
 
145236  6
 
24°
 
1 Turn  3
 
1964
 
95 hp  Std. Tran
 
.035
 
1
 
31-34
 
145236  6
 
6°
 
1 Turn  3
 
95 hp  Auto Tran
 
.035
 
1
 
31-34
 
145236  6
 
14°
 
1 Turn 3
 
110  hp
 
.030
 
1
 
31-34
 
145236  6
 
14°
 
1 Turn 3
 
150 hp
 
.030
 
1
 
31-34
 
145236  6
 
14°
 
1 Turn 3
 
1 - New points .019"  used points .016"
2 - For Dist. #'s ( 1110258, 260) 13°
For Dist. #'s ( 1110256- 7)  16°    All others 14° 


3- Tighten adjusting screw until all lash is removed.
Then tight screw the number turns listed to center the lifter plunger.

6-Cylinder numbering front to rear: 
Left 246 Right 135