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Old 09-10-2022, 03:54 PM
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Hi,
pull plug #1 and stick a rod in on top of piston, better if you have a dial indicator. Rotate and see if timing marks on harmonic balancer are lined up to "0" , I have seen a couple slip and the balancer needs to be replaced. Anyway it could throw the timing way off.
Perry
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