Easy TDC Find on 2nd generation

Easy TDC Find on 2nd generation

12-25-2008, 02:53 PM

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JBain

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Easy TDC Find on 2nd generation

I found another way to find the TDC #1 cyclinder. Removel the TDC pin using a pick to remove the keeper. Position a mirror using a flash light so that you can see the back side of the cam gear. Rotate the engine using the nut on the alternator until you see the TDC pin hole. This seems to work better than trying to push the TDC pin in blindly. The only thing I found a little tricky was positioning the mirror and flash light but it's not hard with some wire or tie wraps.

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