Timing mark on damper

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Timing mark on damper

November 16, 2007, 06:38:04 PM

I need a pic of the timing mark on the balancer and a pic where the rotor is pointing. I`m retarded and let my memory handle the ignition timing. I pulled the distributor out and replaced the module and cant get her to turn over.

Timing mark on damper

Reply #1 – November 17, 2007, 07:24:24 AM

Take some sandpaper and clean it up a little then mark it w/a marker
Sorry no pics here but just trying to help

Timing mark on damper

Reply #2 – November 17, 2007, 11:10:20 AM

I`m beginning to think that the balancer slipped. the engine shakes alot even with the coil unhooked.

Timing mark on damper

Reply #3 – November 18, 2007, 07:18:51 PM

Any help?

With the pointer at TDC (or at least somewhere in the middle of the marks), the rotor should be pointing at either distributor cap terminal #1 or #6, depending on which crank revolution you're on (one turn at crank = 1/2 turn at rotor). If it's off, either try turning the distributor body a bit, or unbolt it, lift it up an inch or so to disengage the drive gear, then re-aim the rotor so when you slide it back down it ends up pointing where you want it to be. It may take a few tries, and you may even have the rotor 180* off.

Timing mark on damper

Reply #4 – November 19, 2007, 07:00:01 PM

Thanks man I got it running off starter fluid. I think something in the lines are clogged up.

Timing mark on damper

Reply #5 – November 19, 2007, 08:34:03 PM

Quote from: Innes;188209

Take some sandpaper and clean it up a little then mark it w/a marker
Sorry no pics here but just trying to help

You can use chalk to fill in the lines/grooves, then wipe away the smooth surface leaving the chalk in the timing grooves.

Timing mark on damper

Reply #6 – November 20, 2007, 08:43:16 PM

I use a white out pen after cleaning the marks with a tooth pic from under the car. The white out usually won't come off with time unless you have a major oil leak.