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No timing mark

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 5:16 am
by Papabear2121
Well it has been a long winter but I have started to assemble this old coupe after almost 60 years of setting in pieces in a barn. I am impressed that it was about 85% complete and no major rust or damage. I even found the reason they took it apart, bad magneto and starter. Well replaced both got her painted while off the frame and just started reassembling the motor and trany. Now to the problem; The timing mark on the crank is unreadable so I placed the number 1 piston at Top Dead Center but can anyone tell me if that is right or is there a better way? You guys have been a great help and thanks to you all another T will raise from the ashes.

Re: No timing mark

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:34 am
by Kerry
Gary,
the marks line up just off TD centre.

Re: No timing mark

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:38 am
by Steve Jelf
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First tooth to the right of the key way.

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Sometimes the mark is the Ford logo.

Re: No timing mark

Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:43 am
by Papabear2121
Thanks Kerri the Ford shot helped a lot. I found the logo after some work but was looking for the pin prick. Thanks again and back to the garage.