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ijcameron I Okay, really dumb question I know, but the dizzy I have doesn't come with the notch that marks cylinder #1. Can you give me some landmarks, like a place on the block or the transmission where it should point to? RIght now, I've got it at the 2 o'clock position, but I'm thinking it should be more at the 10 o'clock position. Help! Also, with the motor at TDC, should the cylinder #1 spark plug lead be directly over this position? Modified by ijcameron at 7:55 PM 7-15-2003 #1 · Jul 16, 2003 Okay, really dumb question I know, but the dizzy I have doesn't come with the notch that marks cylinder #1. Can you give me some landmarks, like a place on the block or the transmission where it should point to? RIght now, I've got it at the 2 o'clock position, but I'm thinking it should be more at the 10 o'clock position. Help! Also, with the motor at TDC, should the cylinder #1 spark plug lead be directly over this position? Modified by ijcameron at 7:55 PM 7-15-2003 Sort by Oldest first Oldest first Newest first Most reactions #2 · Jul 16, 2003 Re: timing - where should the distributor point at TDC ? (ijcameron) The rotor should be pointing toward the end of the cylinder head on the driver's side when everything is mechanically timed. The approximate location is 1:00 o'clock. Cheers, WWR. #3 · Jul 16, 2003 Re: timing - where should the distributor point at TDC ? (WackyWabbitRacer) Ryan is point on as usual, but I emphasize that the mechanical timing has to be right for that to work. Actually seeing and using the marks for the int shaft is a pain in the butt, so that usually doesn't get used. #4 · Jul 16, 2003 Re: timing - where should the distributor point at TDC ? (need_a_VR6) humm... i'd have to disagree a bit... mine will usually point around 11 o'clock the importand part is that the rotor at TDC is under the #1 cyl plug wire http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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