Hi, I posted this in an old thread, but maybe will get more looks here.
I need to find TDC on No. 1 to install the distributor. I can't rely on the marks on the balancer because this engine uses a balancer off a different engine, so the mark won't line up.
My understanding is that the rotor passes the No. 1 position on the cap TWICE per engine rotation, and that only ONE of those times is the compression and ignition.
I've tried the finger in the hole trick, and I get strong air pushing out EACH time the rotor passes No. 1.
I took the valve cover off and watched the valve action, and used the straw in the cylinder trick, and sure enough, each time the rotor passes No 1, the same thing happens: Both valves close, the cylinder comes up to top, then the exhaust valve opens.
When both valves are closed, I can rotate the pushrods with my fingers, so the adjustment seems right. Plus, this car was running prior to the distributor being taken out and the timing lost.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I need to find TDC on No. 1 to install the distributor. I can't rely on the marks on the balancer because this engine uses a balancer off a different engine, so the mark won't line up.
My understanding is that the rotor passes the No. 1 position on the cap TWICE per engine rotation, and that only ONE of those times is the compression and ignition.
I've tried the finger in the hole trick, and I get strong air pushing out EACH time the rotor passes No. 1.
I took the valve cover off and watched the valve action, and used the straw in the cylinder trick, and sure enough, each time the rotor passes No 1, the same thing happens: Both valves close, the cylinder comes up to top, then the exhaust valve opens.
When both valves are closed, I can rotate the pushrods with my fingers, so the adjustment seems right. Plus, this car was running prior to the distributor being taken out and the timing lost.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!