Cost of setting timing, on a V8 ??

RPMagoo said

I don't have a timing light, so I had a local Mechanic check, and re-set My timing, on My 383 Mopar, with electronic ignition. He did not get into the distributor, or carburetor. While doing this, He adjusted the 2 idle screws on the Edelbrock 600 CFM carburetor. -- It was a basic set the timing. - He used no parts - labor, only, and He charged Me $150. -- This is a small one man shop. -- I feel like I got "ripped off". -- Comments ??

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First off an edelbrock or afb 600 cfm carburetor is too small for a high performance motor unless you have the 383 standard motor than that carb is ok. Any "Old Motorhead" would know how to use a Timing Light and adjust the air inlets wth a screwdriver. You paid for what you do not know and as his income to support a family the charges are Fair. I don't suppose you would give your boss back half your salary just because you thought it didn't take all that time to fix whatever you do. Quit whining here.