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Before Top Dead Center. Rotate the crankshaft so that the #1 piston is exactly at the top of its stroke as seen through open spark plug hole. This is Top Dead Center. Then make a mark on the flywheel or harmonic balancer relative to a convenient reference point. Typically the breaker points should just begin to open and/or the the spark plug for the #1 cylinder should fire when this mark is the specified number of degrees before this point when the engine is turned in the normal direction of rotation.
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What is the timing for a 351 Windsor?
It's usually 10 degrees bdtc
What is the ignition timing for an 1994 f150 4.9L?
10 degrees bdtc
If the timing has jumped will the car start?
no the car will not start timing has to be set again
Does a 89 Chevy Celebrity wagon have timing chain or timing belt?
If your car has the 2.8V6 it has a timing chain. If your car has the 2.54 cylinder engine it has timing gears. Neither has a timing belt or the problems that come with one.
2002 Infiniti I35 have a timing belt or timing chain?
We have the same car, and it has a timing chain.
Does a 2005 buick century have a timing belt or a timing chain?
That would be a timing chain for this car.
What is the ignition timing on a 1977 Datsun 280z?
Let engine reach operating temperature. Adjust idle too 800 rpm (manual trans)/ 700 rpm in "D" (automatic). 7 degrees BTDC/ 13 degrees advanced (non California). 10 degrees BDTC (California model)
Does the 2006 Chevy Equinox have a timing belt?
no the car has a timing chain
How do you replace the lower timing belt pulley bearing on a Ferrari 308 GTS?
Put the car on a lift, drop the motor/transaxle out of the car on an engine stand and break down the engine. You will need to separate the engine from the transaxle at this point.
What is the timing on 85 Lincoln town car set at?
what is the timing to be set on a 85 town car with a 302 with tb injetion
On a 2001 smart car where is the timing marks for the timing chain located?
On a 2001 Smart Car, the timing marks for the timing chain are located along the cam sprocket and the edge of the links. They must be matched together to ensure proper initial timing.
Which is better in a car a timing chain or timing belt?
a timing chain last longer than a timing belt... a lot longer.
