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Old 07-30-2012, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Gaz64 View Post
A pro uses the positive stop method via the spark plug hole to find true TDC, then mathematically marks the balancer from 10 - 50 degrees BTDC.
Not just pros, even talented amateurs. And you don't have to rotate the engine backwards either. The whole process is a 15 minute job. Click here: How big an issue are slipping balancers?
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