What do the timing marks on a mercury topaz 1988 4 cylinder look like?

Answer 1

There is a little window on the fly wheel housing. when open you will see small lines inscribed on the casing. If you turn the engine by hand you will see the mark on the flywheel. Usually you use a white chalk to the line on the flywheel and the mark on the housing. With a timing lite on the number 1 cyl. you will see the marks where they line up. Adjust with the dist. to what you want, but first un-plug the wire harness at the bottom of the dist. before you can check the timing. The plug will be at the lower end of the dist. just to the right.

Answer 2

The timing marks on a Mercury Topaz 1988 4-cylinder engine are typically located on the crankshaft pulley and the timing belt cover. The crankshaft pulley will have a notch or line that needs to be aligned with a specific mark on the timing belt cover to ensure proper timing of the engine. It is important to consult the vehicle's manual for the exact location and alignment of the timing marks.