maddmann313 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 The timing is the only thing I lack of getting my car on the road again! From what I understand you have a intake TDC and exauhst TDC... Which does it need to be on? And if it's not on that TDC what are some affects it has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsterdam84 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I am pretty sure its TDC on cylinder 1 on compression stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badddoin Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Yes, it's actually BTDC (before top dead center) on the compression stroke. If you have it TDC on the exhaut stroke if it runs at all it will be backfiring thruogh the carb, out the exhaust. You wont be able to get it right. I have no idea what the right way to do it is, but this is what I do and it works. First take your driver's side valve cover off and take out all your spark plugs. Looking at just the number one cylinder rockers, rotate the engine a couple revolutions until you are sure you are on the compression stroke (both valves should be closed. I usually put two marks on my timing indicator. See pic. One mark at TDC the other 8 degrees BTDC. Set it at 8 degrees BTDC and look to see where the rotor is pointing. That is where your number one plug wire must be. You're only gonna get it so close with your eyeballs, but it should be close enough to get you started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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