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Mart · 07-04-2019, 05:21 AM

Thanks fellas. Looking at it I could have done it a bit better, but the fact that it is a bit rough and ready shows that anyone could do it. I tried to emphasise how it is important to develop the "feel" you need to snug against the stop (either type). If you do it a couple of times and it comes out the same you've probably done it right. I think it might be worthwhile holding the cable tie so it does not move between the two readings. One thing I didn't mention is how the rocking of the valves is more pronounced on motors that have more cam overlap.

Keep an eye open, I have some more "in production" lol.

Mart.

07-04-2019, 05:21 AM	#11
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,742	Re: Ok you asked for it. Finding TDC by solid stop and cable tie method. Plus extras! Thanks fellas. Looking at it I could have done it a bit better, but the fact that it is a bit rough and ready shows that anyone could do it. I tried to emphasise how it is important to develop the "feel" you need to snug against the stop (either type). If you do it a couple of times and it comes out the same you've probably done it right. I think it might be worthwhile holding the cable tie so it does not move between the two readings. One thing I didn't mention is how the rocking of the valves is more pronounced on motors that have more cam overlap. Keep an eye open, I have some more "in production" lol. Mart.