It really doesn't matter where it points as long as it's pointing at the post on the distributor that has the number one wire on it. Just remember, that's a 50/50 chance. It could be 180 degrees out of time.
At TDC, the rotor should be pointing toward the position where the number 1 spark plug wire plugs into. If the rotor is pointing in the opposite direction you need to rotate the engine once more since the engine rotates twice, once on the compression stroke (TDC) and once on the exhaust stroke (not TDC).
When the engine is at top dead center (TDC) on a Ford 302, the rotor button should be pointing towards the number one cylinder, which is typically located at the front of the engine on the driver's side. Ensure that the timing mark on the harmonic balancer aligns with the TDC mark on the timing cover as you check the rotor's position. This alignment is crucial for proper ignition timing and engine performance.
With the distributor cap removed, the rotor should be pointing towards the terminal that corresponds to the number one cylinder in the engine's firing order. This position is critical for proper ignition timing, as it indicates where the spark will be sent when the engine is cranked. If the rotor is misaligned, it can lead to misfires or starting issues. Always ensure the engine is at top dead center (TDC) on the compression stroke for the number one cylinder when setting the rotor position.
REmove #1 spark plu Remove Valve cover Manually turn engine over (use a socket on the crankshaft) until #1 piston is at the top of the cylinder and #1 intake valve is opening This is Top Dead center Remove distributor and replace so that tail of rotor is pointing to No. 1 wire
Number one cylinder is located driver's side front of engine. With the # 1 piston at TDC on the compression stroke, the rotor will be pointing at #1 plug on cap.Number one cylinder is located driver's side front of engine. With the # 1 piston at TDC on the compression stroke, the rotor will be pointing at #1 plug on cap.
A V on a car generally describes the shape of the engine. A V engine has 2 rows of cylinder's pointing towards each other in a V shape. A normal engine only has one row of cylinders pointing straight down.
get the first piston on the engine TDC (top dead center) take the cap off the distributer and adjust it until the rotar is pointing at #1 cylinder then it will be enough in time to start then use a timiing light from there
Seeing you had the distriburetor out I would bet it's out of time, make sure the rotor is pointing to #1 plug when the engine is at top dead center on #1 cylinder.
cylinder one on a 2002 isuzu rodeo 3.2 engine is on center drivers side
To determine if a Jeep 4.2L engine is at top dead center (TDC), first remove the spark plug from cylinder number one. Rotate the engine using a socket on the crankshaft until you feel air escaping from the spark plug hole, indicating the piston is approaching TDC on the compression stroke. Next, align the timing mark on the harmonic balancer with the TDC mark on the timing cover. Finally, check the distributor rotor; it should be pointing towards the number one cylinder's terminal on the distributor cap, confirming the engine is at TDC for that cylinder.
To align the timing marks on a Nissan pickup with a 2.4-liter engine, first, ensure the engine is at top dead center (TDC) for cylinder one on the compression stroke. The timing marks on the crankshaft pulley should align with the pointer on the timing cover. The distributor rotor should be pointing towards the number one cylinder's terminal on the distributor cap. After aligning, double-check the marks and rotor position before reassembling the components.
The number one point on a distributor cap is typically located at the position that corresponds to the number one cylinder of the engine. This is usually marked on the cap itself and is aligned with the number one cylinder's spark plug wire. Depending on the engine configuration, it can be positioned at the top or side of the cap, so it’s important to refer to the specific engine manual for accurate placement. Always ensure that the rotor is pointing at the number one terminal when the engine is at top dead center on the compression stroke.
TDC with regards to an engine means Top Dead Center - and that means a piston is at the highest point in the cylinder befores it starts to go back down the cylinder