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
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.
Look down between the water pump and the timing chain cover and you will see it.
On a 1991 Chevy Beretta with a 3.1L engine, the timing marks are located on the harmonic balancer and the timing cover. The harmonic balancer has a series of notches, while the timing cover has a pointer that indicates the correct timing. To set the timing, align the mark on the harmonic balancer with the pointer on the timing cover at the specified timing degrees. Always refer to the vehicle's service manual for specific timing specifications and procedures.
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.
THERE IS NO TIMING ON THE CAR NOR IS THERE A DISTRIBUTER ITS AN OPTISPARK AND NO TIMING CAN BE DONE TO IT Timing can be change thru after market sorces such as programmers like Hypertec or even the throttle position sensor that Mid America offers. You can also find people who do reprogram these cars privately. I have a 94 that I've installed the MSD distributor ( optispark ) and MSD 6 AL and coil. This distributor does have timing control but you have to make a pointer and find TDC in order to reference timing.
On a 1996 Nissan pickup with a 2.4L engine, the timing mark line 0 for ignition timing is typically located on the crankshaft pulley. You can find it aligned with a timing pointer or notch on the timing cover. To set the ignition timing, you would rotate the engine until the mark aligns with the pointer at idle speed, usually while the engine is running. Always refer to the service manual for specific details and adjustments for your vehicle.