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Old 06-26-2019, 11:12 PM   #6
J Franklin
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Default Re: Locating dimple on timing gear

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Originally Posted by erdaviesjr View Post
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??
You are correct. I use my thumb over the plug hole to know when it is coming up to TDC.
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