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TDC 1or 4
Hello, my rebuild is nearing completion and is all sealed up. I'm pretty sure my engine is sitting at TDC for #1. The distributor is not yet installed. Is there any way to verify it is on #1 without popping the valve cover again?
Thanks, Joe BTW Wayne refers to the FE mark on the crank pulley, what does this stand for? |
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10-10-2005, 10:34 AM
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Cant think of any.......
Just take one intake cover off. Its only 6 nuts.
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10-10-2005, 10:37 AM
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or take #1 plug out, install a hose for a compression gauge and rotate the engine clockwise until pressure comes out of the hose. next mark up on the pulley will be #1 TDC. ( not to be confused with the full advance mark).
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10-10-2005, 10:50 AM
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JW beat me to it, that's how I did mine.
The compression guage won't build up much pressure when rolling over by hand but it will show a few pounds which is enough to identify the compression stroke. |
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10-10-2005, 11:32 AM
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Thanks, guys. I just wanted to be sure. I took off the valve covers and it was already on one. I am just setting up the timing on the MFI pump and found the FE mark. I will put the distributor in ASAP to avoid this situation again. Getting real close. A little bit o wiring and exhauxt system to basically finish.
thanks, Joe |
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10-10-2005, 11:45 AM
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http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=200318185&R=200318185
I don't think our host sells one of these last time I checked.
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