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Smitty · 09-08-2022, 09:31 PM

Hi All,

Question: The timing cover on my Ford 226 engine has 2 pointers coming out of the timing cover. Which is the correct pointer to line the timing mark on the harmonic balancer when using the timing light to set the time.

Thanks, Steve

GB SISSON · 09-08-2022, 10:31 PM

While cranking it clockwise from the front, use the first one that comes into alignment. That one is Before TDC, the next one is TDC. What year is the six? Up to 47 is a G after than it's an H with side distributor.

Smitty · 09-09-2022, 08:42 AM

Its a 1951 H, so if I read the specs correctly the timing should be set at the first pointer? Vacuum disconnected?
Thanks, Steve

GB SISSON · 09-09-2022, 09:42 AM

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That's how I did mine. Starts very easily and is a great running engine.

09-08-2022, 09:31 PM	#1
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston North Shore Posts: 752	226 6-Cyl Timimg Cover Hi All, Question: The timing cover on my Ford 226 engine has 2 pointers coming out of the timing cover. Which is the correct pointer to line the timing mark on the harmonic balancer when using the timing light to set the time. Thanks, Steve

09-08-2022, 10:31 PM	#2
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,057	Re: 226 6-Cyl Timimg Cover While cranking it clockwise from the front, use the first one that comes into alignment. That one is Before TDC, the next one is TDC. What year is the six? Up to 47 is a G after than it's an H with side distributor. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

09-09-2022, 08:42 AM	#3
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston North Shore Posts: 752	Re: 226 6-Cyl Timimg Cover Its a 1951 H, so if I read the specs correctly the timing should be set at the first pointer? Vacuum disconnected? Thanks, Steve Last edited by Smitty; 09-09-2022 at 08:48 AM.

09-09-2022, 09:42 AM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 5,057	Re: 226 6-Cyl Timimg Cover Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That's how I did mine. Starts very easily and is a great running engine. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1946 Tonner Pickup with 226 H six, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, now wearing 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)