Does anyone have a number/source for Timing Tape to be used on a 56 Y Block 292?
Thanks
Jim

There is not timing tape made for a Y block.  Both the diameter and width will be incorrect.  As such, I think it is best to measure and mark the damper by hand.

If you would rather try a tape, I think a 6 3/8 diameter tape will be closest - I don't recall the diameter of the damping mass at the moment.  You can get that tape at places like Summit, Jegs, etc.


Lawrenceville, GA

Charlie
I think the 6.375" diameter is real close to what's needed
Thanks
Jim

I used MSD timing tape. Don't expect it to stay on. After a few minutes or running it came off. I ended up just using it to mark mine at 14° and called it good. On a side note I have a adjustable advance timing light from Craftsman and it was dead on with the timing tape. I'd be more likely to use it than the tape after I found how accurate it was.

Durham Missouri

About 10 years ago I got a timing tape for a ( think) small block Ford that was almost the exact size (could have been for a GM but not sure now).  Still on.  You have to clean the  damper good with lacquer thinner or some other solvent.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

I have timing tape on a 302 I built for my 66 Mustang and it's been on there 25+ years. Unless you find exact top dead center for #1 cylinder to start the tape at 0 you won't have any accuracy. An old dampner may have slipped, common problem, and won't be accurate.  Just a thought..

Used a 6 3/8 tape it seems to be about +- 1-2* so really not too bad for getting close for initial timing.
I mounted to the damper with 3m 2 sided body moulding tape.

It has been going strong for 6 years now.

I set initial timing with it then fine tune with a vacuum gage.

Mike Rizzo

1963 F100 "Rudy"

Daniel Island, SC

Bought a good dialback timing light from Snap-on 30 years ago, haven't needed a tape since. But maybe for degreeing a cam?