<VV> RE: VirtualVairs digest, Vol 1 #8 - 23 msgs

[kovacsmk]

HI there
 "snip" Just a quick question   how do i get TDC on this engine ? Let me
explain I had to remove the disturbitor to fit the engine and well i
never checked the timing oops . i looked at the timing marks on the
front pully it was on 0deg so i reconed all is well but a little voice
told me to just make doubley sure so i turned the crank around and
around until the piston was on top and the timing marks where spot on
but o dear the rotor is not facing the same direction as before so i
turned the crank back and well i get a lot of TDC's on this engine

So how do i know when she is really on TDC

 The simple answer is to turn the engine over (coil disconnecred) with
your big finger in the #1 spark plug hole. ( you might need help with
this trick!) When the #1 piston comes up on the compression stroke,
you'll feel the pressure. STOP cranking. Then carefully turn the engine
over by hand to get the Pointer on Zero degrees. That should be TDC.

 
MIKE KOVACS
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