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Timing mark

Post by big2bird » Fri Nov 28, 2025 4:36 pm

Has anyone ever set up a pointer/ mark on a T motor for TDC? Just asking, since I use a Bosch front plate.


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Re: Timing mark

Post by DHort » Fri Nov 28, 2025 5:26 pm

It has been done at the Speedster Reunion to get dynometer readings, so it should work for you.


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Re: Timing mark

Post by Dodge » Sat Nov 29, 2025 1:09 am

I just use a fine line paint pin and put a mark on the back of the pulley and the timing cover.


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Re: Timing mark

Post by AndyClary » Sat Nov 29, 2025 10:05 am

If you have an aluminum pulley you can use the split for a timing mark. On stock pulleys on run the paint marks around the back a little away from the belt.

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Re: Timing mark

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Sat Nov 29, 2025 10:50 am

AndyClary wrote:
Sat Nov 29, 2025 10:05 am
If you have an aluminum pulley you can use the split for a timing mark.

Andy
True! And very handy. Just be sure when you install the pulley to align the split with #1 TDC and not BDC, (bottom-dead-center).

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