On 289, the pointer was a round peg, with a rib on the top, which was a part of the cast aluminum cover. The 302 went to a separate sheet metal pointer. If you can't see the pointer, it is either broken off or you have a 302 cover on your 289; they are interchangeable.
All 1963-1968 Ford 289 V8 engines had the timing mark located 45° to the left of center, with the engine at TDC. (This is the left side of the engine, not the observer). There was a timing pointer cast or bolted to the timing chain cover, and the TDC and degree marks (typically 0-12°) were stamped on the harmonic damper/balancer.
the pointer has its on mounting spot on the front of the block when you bolt it on the pointer will be set
By rotating the distributor.
The timing mark is one the Harmonic balancer and the pointer is attached to the timing cover. Roll the motor over to the timing mark, the be sure and mark the number one plug {marked on the intake manifold} the position of the rotor pointer on the distributer.
for auto and manual its 6 degrees BTDC
Look down between the water pump and the timing chain cover and you will see it.
If you increase your 3 pointer skill your chance of making a 3 pointer is increased. (Myplayer mode). Other from that it's all about your jumpshot timing.
Ford 5.0L V-8s have the timing pointer at the bottom of the timing cover on the vehicle's right side of the harmonic balancer. Look behind the crankshaft pulley (the biggest one, it's at the bottom in the center of the engine). This is bolted to front of the balancer.
If you look stright down between the water pump and engine block you will see the timing mark.
To time the distributor on a 1993 Corvette LT1, you will need a timing light and a timing pointer. Connect the timing light to the battery and the number one spark plug wire, then aim the timing light at the timing pointer. Loosen the distributor hold-down bolt and turn the distributor until the timing mark lines up with the specified timing degree indicated in the manual. Tighten the distributor bolt and recheck the timing to ensure it is set correctly.
timing marks should be on the harmonic balance.above harmonic balance should be a a flat metal pointer. the edge of this pointer will lign up with marks when being timed
near the harmonic balancer, its under the timing pointer.