Timing Pointers and other Odd Parts
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0 degrees is good
Thanks, Ken. To capture what I understand: I set the cam gear and crank gears with dots pointing each other . This will/should correspond to the "0" on the harmonic balance when #1 is TDC, right?
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If you want to check yourself on timing check overlap. When the # 1 piston is at TDC compression stroke, the # 6 piston will be at TDC exaust stroke. If you watch the valves of # 6 while turning the engine there is a short time when both intake and exaust valves will be moving at the same time. (exaust closing and intake opening) This is called valve overlap and is usually centered at TDC. The comp cam is a little offset in this by a couple degrees but it will look the same. When you see # 6 in overlap the engine should be pretty close to TDC.
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Sorry for the delay but am back on the forum, soon to resume my project. Got the timing pointer bolted in and will check the overlap when I have my pushrods and rockers installed.
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