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AnthonyG · 02-11-2021, 09:32 AM

I did what JSeery suggests. To ascertain TDC u really need to remove head & watch the piston to see highest point in stroke, use an indicator for accuracy. Then marked the pulley & made / matched the arrow pointer. I did it while heads were already off to replace Pistons.

02-11-2021, 09:32 AM	#7
AnthonyG Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pa. Posts: 2,172	Re: Flathead V8 Distributor Slot in Cam shaft I did what JSeery suggests. To ascertain TDC u really need to remove head & watch the piston to see highest point in stroke, use an indicator for accuracy. Then marked the pulley & made / matched the arrow pointer. I did it while heads were already off to replace Pistons. __________________ Nomad Last edited by AnthonyG; 02-11-2021 at 10:54 AM. Reason: Add pics