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What is the most accurate way of determining TDC with the heads attached to the block?
I have a FE 360 with a 390 crank, adjustable rocker arms and push rods, and KB150 pistons. The block came back assembled from the engine rebuilder, minus the oil pan, timing chain cover, and valve covers.
I have a FE 360 with a 390 crank, adjustable rocker arms and push rods, and KB150 pistons. The block came back assembled from the engine rebuilder, minus the oil pan, timing chain cover, and valve covers.
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Originally Posted by tonpartain
What is the most accurate way of determining TDC with the heads attached to the block?
I have a FE 360 with a 390 crank, adjustable rocker arms and push rods, and KB150 pistons. The block came back assembled from the engine rebuilder, minus the oil pan, timing chain cover, and valve covers.
I have a FE 360 with a 390 crank, adjustable rocker arms and push rods, and KB150 pistons. The block came back assembled from the engine rebuilder, minus the oil pan, timing chain cover, and valve covers.
You can also stick your finger in the number 1 hole while turning the motor over. When it Pushes on your finger you have it. That is just another suggestion that will require two people. Just my 2 cents.
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With your spark plugs out, which I'd assume are, you put your thumb over #1 spark plug hole, and when it pressurizes air against your thumb(either by blowing your thumb off or you feeling the pressure) then YOU KNOW it's on the compression stroke and once to the top, it's at TDC.
My 3 cents.....
My 3 cents.....
Last edited by mswift; Aug 15, 2006 at 08:46 AM.
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