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Old 10-17-2018, 07:46 PM   #43
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Default Re: 56 T-bird rebuild

Your assumption is incorrect. When the rotor is at the # 1 wire spot on the distributor the pointer should line up with the timing mark at the pulley. At this position, both rockers on # 1 cylinder should be loose (valve lash). This is top dead center. The chain is probably ok (but looks loose) - you have to remember that the crank goes around twice in relation to the cam.


As dmsfrr said, don't confuse the chain marks with setting up the distributor at TDC


Remember #1 cylinder is the front cylinder on the right (passenger side of the engine.



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Originally Posted by Yotehunter66 View Post
Okay after watching the video it looks like the rotor should be 180 from #1 when the timing marks are in the correct position. Should I just change the chain or put a set on it?
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