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What is the firing order for a Chevy 305 and how do you get timing right?

The firing order for a Chevy 305 engine is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

To get the timing right, you will need to:

1. Remove the distributor cap.

2. Locate the rotor.

3. Turn the engine until the rotor is pointing to the #1 spark plug wire terminal on the distributor cap.

4. Install the distributor cap.

5. Connect the spark plug wires to the spark plugs in the correct firing order.

6. Start the engine.

7. Check the timing with a timing light.

8. Adjust the timing if necessary.

Here are some additional tips for getting the timing right:

* Make sure that the engine is at operating temperature.

* Use a high-quality timing light.

* Follow the instructions that came with your timing light.

* If you are not comfortable setting the timing yourself, take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic.