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Notch on the S type damper pulley
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:22 am
by Vegard
Is this for timing reference or just a mark from machining or similar?
Then, if this is useable for timing, what does the "spikes" on the A+ timing cover refer to. I know I could've checked when the head was off, but I didn't.
Re: Notch on the S type damper pulley
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:58 am
by mk1
Always better to make your own nice obvious timing mark with a blob of Tipex or similar.
Re: Notch on the S type damper pulley
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:21 am
by Vegard
I know I know, but I forgot
Re: Notch on the S type damper pulley
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:39 am
by mk1
I don't know, senile dementia at your tender age Vegard!
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Re: Notch on the S type damper pulley
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:12 pm
by scooperman
1. Shine a light in the inspection hole and find the timing marks on the flywheel. If your engine compartment is crowded you may need a mirror-on-a-stick.
2. You could buy one, or just make a positive stop TDC indicator out of an old spark plug; drill it out, thread it for a bolt. Set it up to touch the piston a little bit before TDC. Adjust your timing marker (bent piece of wire bolted to the block) to point to your damper, make a mark on the damper. Then rotate the engine backwards until the piston touches again, make a second mark on the damper. TDC is halfway between the two marks.