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Even on 87 octane gasoline? I'll set it ahead until it pings or boggs on the start. Even on 87 octane gasoline? I'll set it ahead until it pings or boggs on the start. What is the minimum size battery I can use with the stock 351 2V?

I have a stock 1972 351 Cleveland 2v with a 4 bbl carb on it. The motor is worn and I run it on cheap gasoline (87 octane). What should I time the motor at? It says 6 degress BTC in the book, but that was in 1972 when gasoline had much higher octane.