Classic/Antique Car Repair: 1955 chevy 235, point gap, firing order

Question
what is the firing order,rpm,dwell,point settings,and proper way to set timing.

thanks
luis

Answer
Firing order: 153624
Dwell: 28-35 degrees
Point gap: About 0.016", but use the dwell reading to set this (It's the dwell that matters, not the gap).
Set timing by driving the car at 30 MPH in high gear such that you just barely can induce "ping" at light throttle, with a warm engine and the gas you plan to be using.  There is a ball pressed into the flywheel which is a rough setting, but setting it on the road is much more accurate, and will give you optimum performance and economy.

Dick