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George/Maine · 10-31-2011, 01:10 PM

Find TDC one way is pass side #1 is front and 2 and 3 pitons even from top.There is two top TDCs at different times with valves.# 1 TDC turning clockwise the crankshaft the intake will start to open.Turn one full turn thats spark time TDC 1/2 turn more and exhaust startes to open 1/2 turn more TDC again little more about 6 degs exhaust will close.
Or pull the timing cover check the dots.

10-31-2011, 01:10 PM	#3
George/Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mid coast Maine Posts: 1,878	Re: 38 Ford Low Compression Find TDC one way is pass side #1 is front and 2 and 3 pitons even from top.There is two top TDCs at different times with valves.# 1 TDC turning clockwise the crankshaft the intake will start to open.Turn one full turn thats spark time TDC 1/2 turn more and exhaust startes to open 1/2 turn more TDC again little more about 6 degs exhaust will close. Or pull the timing cover check the dots.