timing mark on 78 L48
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timing mark on 78 L48
Where is the timing mark on a 78 L48? I couldn't find any sort of timing mark on the car except for possibly a sharp edge on the driver's side of the timing change cover. Is that it or am I (big suprize here) missing parts? Can someone e-mail me a photo (nitrusmr2@yahoo.com)
Did I metion that the previous owner of my '78 was so large he needed not one, but TWO seat belt extensions?
Aaron
Did I metion that the previous owner of my '78 was so large he needed not one, but TWO seat belt extensions?
Aaron
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Have a look at your harmonic balancer which sits at the fron tof the engine connected to the crankshaft below the timing chain cover. There should be a line on it. Your timing chain cover should have a timing tab on it. The timing tab will have a zig-zag edge with number ranging from 8-4-0-4-8-12 or something like that. When the line on the harmonic balancer is at zero your #1 piston will be at top dead center.
Check this site out, lots of wicked info!
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/ho...78/index2.html
Click on the picture to zoom in. Notice the lines on the sides of the balancers.
Check this site out, lots of wicked info!
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/ho...78/index2.html
Click on the picture to zoom in. Notice the lines on the sides of the balancers.
