Post Deleted because I realized my problem has nothing to do with TDC.
Thank you for looking!


Modified by rice_classic at 12:26 PM 3/3/2004


Modified by rice_classic at 12:26 PM 3/3/2004


Modified by rice_classic at 2:19 PM 3/3/2004

 

this help?

 

What happened was I have more than 1 white mark on my crank pulley but my problem wasn't the TDC setting or the cams being off a tooth... my problem was I had the Adj. cam gears WAY out of spec and it was running rough.

I realized this after I created the post, fixed the problem, car is running great, and I came back to delete the post.

I appreciate your reply anyway, I wish there were more people on H-T like yourself so willing to help!

 

cool deal..

another way to set the motor to TDC, if the white marks are confusing you is this way:

- Take the spark plug out of cylinder 1
- Use a long skinny stick or post of some sort (more than 12 inches long tho)
- Drop it down into the spark plug hole; the post should be resting on the piston top
- Now, when you hand crank your engine, the post will move up or down since it's riding on the piston

once it reaches its highest point, take a look at your crank pulley. This should help pinpoint which white mark is the correct TDC marking on your crank pulley.

 

awsome pic