TDC....I'm going nuts!
Racer
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Albuquerque NM
Alert!
This problem stemmed from the a timing issue....not having the distributor pointing at #1 cylinder when the balancer was reading TDC!...The issue came up about how to check is the balancer/damper was bad! So he needs to have Both Valves on #1 Closed.
Then he will know TDC with ignition/cam Timing Firing On #1!
Larry
Then he will know TDC with ignition/cam Timing Firing On #1!
Larry
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Heel & Toe
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From: Epping NH
That is correct VetteLS6, probaly should have mentioned that. How does that change BigBlockk's procedure? Just simply wait for both intake and exhaust valve to close and continue? Otherwise I may 180 off on the distributor?
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: North Bend Ohio
Originally Posted by doctorwatergod
That is correct VetteLS6, probaly should have mentioned that. How does that change BigBlockk's procedure? Just simply wait for both intake and exhaust valve to close and continue? Otherwise I may 180 off on the distributor?
I guess I should have told you that you don't FEEL the piston into TDC with the piston stop. This is why you bent the stop. At very near TDC the crankshaft has infinite leverage. This is why I said that after you install the stop you don't move it until the procedure is complete.
BigBlockk
Later.....
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Heel & Toe
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From: Epping NH
Amazing what you can do when you follow instructions!!
Found TDC
about 90 degrees from factory mark. 
Thanks for all the help and the engine 101 lessons. I'm learning a lot stuff here.
Found TDC
about 90 degrees from factory mark. Thanks for all the help and the engine 101 lessons. I'm learning a lot stuff here.
