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Originally Posted by Patrick L.
Remove #1 sparkler and run the engine up to TDC, Then look for the dimple. It may be easier to find this way. A light and a mirror help some fellas. Just watching the piston itself is not very accurate.
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I agree with that.
If you're unsure that you have TDC accurately enough, do the best you can and take the car for a drive.
If it is retarded, it won't rev well and will tend to get hot.
If it's too far advanced, it will run "harsh" and you might even be able to coax it to ping.
If you can't tell after that, you're near enough.
I believe that some owners spend way too much effort trying to get the timing just right, then go and change everything when they move the lever.