TDC: Methods of locating TDC contradict each other??
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Originally Posted by Hawk36
When turning the engine to find TDC, which direction to you turn when facing the engine? Does it matter?
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I don't have the bottom mark either. With the cam tower off, you can just put the piston at TDC. There is no way to mess it up b/c the crank turns twice for every one turn of the cam. TDC is only different from the exhaust stroke once the belts are on.
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Originally Posted by URIN 2ND
If you need a hand, throw up a post. Sounds like you live nearby.
I set TDC easily w/ looking at the piston itself, since the head was off. My OT line and balance sprocket marks agree with it, so I went ahead and put it back together... My car runs!!! No leaks, and with the new vacuum and fuel lines, plugs, and a top end free of carbon build up, it runs like a CHAMP! Oh man does it sound good too, now that I don't have an exhaust leak making my bad cat sound really loud. Thats on the to-do list too.
edit: I'll probably post another thread when I get home from work, with some details of the project, and pictures of my much nicer looking engine bay.
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Originally Posted by Legoland951
That is not possible unless the flywheel is improperly installed, which is difficult to do to say the least
I use a long screw driver, as Daniel does.