Setting Timing

[patrickt]

Just don't crank the engine with the TDC finder screwed in to the spark plug hole.

[Bernica]

Originally Posted by patrickt

Just don't crank the engine with the TDC finder screwed in to the spark plug hole.

Yeah, that could be most tragic!

[patrickt]

But he is right that you should confirm your TDC marking on your damper. The pointer could have gotten banged around, and some FE dampers are like seven degrees different than others. I don't know why. It literally takes two minutes to confirm your TDC with the little screw in tool and AutoZone has them, as does most of the chain auto part stores.

[Bernica]

I have seen many fresh builds that don't line up with TDC over the years. I have also seen many that are right on. But for peace of mind, confirming it yourself is good info to know. I don't know that it matters, but did the engine builder say he indexed the cam?

[patrickt]

There's easy to follow instructions on setting up your TDC from when my damper came apart six years ago Crankshaft Dampner Separated -- Arghh! Damn, I'm getting old....

[Bernica]

I actually used a Pi-Tape to get exact diameter of my damper before I set things up. Call me crazy, I guess....just love having cool tools!

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