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TJMack · 03-14-2018, 07:35 PM

I have found it's quite easy to set TDC by removing the #1 spark plug and looking in the hole with a small bright flashlight. You can see the piston come up while turning the hand crank. Stop just before it starts down. I know that sounds silly....stop just before something happens... but with just a little practice and rocking back and forth you'll be able to spot the stop point. Just be sure to stop in the up stroke of the piston as you turn the hand crank.

For some reason my gear doesn't have the dimple in it. I had to improvise. It may not be as accurate as using a dial indicator, but when one isn't available this is sufficient. As others have pointed out, that's why the left lever is on the steering column.

03-14-2018, 07:35 PM	#31
TJMack Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Venice, Fl and Marcy, NY Posts: 93	Re: Timing indicators, do you use them? I have found it's quite easy to set TDC by removing the #1 spark plug and looking in the hole with a small bright flashlight. You can see the piston come up while turning the hand crank. Stop just before it starts down. I know that sounds silly....stop just before something happens... but with just a little practice and rocking back and forth you'll be able to spot the stop point. Just be sure to stop in the up stroke of the piston as you turn the hand crank. For some reason my gear doesn't have the dimple in it. I had to improvise. It may not be as accurate as using a dial indicator, but when one isn't available this is sufficient. As others have pointed out, that's why the left lever is on the steering column.