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Old 08-04-2021, 10:38 PM   #9
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Default Re: Timing issue on a 292?

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Originally Posted by ChadCurrent View Post
... I have actually gotten dad's old 56 tbird to move down the road ...
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Originally Posted by paul2748 View Post
. . . Also keep in mind that the damper with the marks over time can get loose and rotate, screwing up the readings.
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I've had that issue!
The '55/'57 T-Bird crank pulley assembly has the timing marks on the rear lip of the pulley not on the rubber mounted damper ring (like other Ford pulleys). The halves of the pulley sheaves are riveted to the center hub and can't move unless the 6 rivets are removed.
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