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erdaviesjr · 06-26-2019, 10:57 PM

So, if I had set my timing to what I thought was TDC, but in reality it was the top of the exhaust stroke on #1 piston, how would that play out when I tried to start the engine or run the car? I assume it would not start easily, run very well, and would backfire like crazy?? or not run at all??

06-26-2019, 10:57 PM	#5
erdaviesjr Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 13	Re: Locating dimple on timing gear So, if I had set my timing to what I thought was TDC, but in reality it was the top of the exhaust stroke on #1 piston, how would that play out when I tried to start the engine or run the car? I assume it would not start easily, run very well, and would backfire like crazy?? or not run at all??