timing marks on a 69

stng87 · 03-28-2001, 02:40 PM

I have a 69'coupe with a 351 in addition to the 87 and I was wondering how the he11 you set the timing as there are no timing marks on the balancer.

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1987 black with t-tops. Cobra intake, 1.7 cobra crane rollers, gt40p's, bbk shorties, off road h-pipe, adj. FPR, rebuilt aod w/shift kit, 65mm TB, 4.10's 12.90's at best

Clark Rodgers · 03-28-2001, 03:32 PM

There should be a mark on the balancer, but it could be under some dirt and grime. If not then you need to pull the #1 plug and rotate the engine till you find the compression stroke. If you can rotate it by hand, stick a straw or something similar and feel when the piston is at the top and make your mark.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DROPPED DOWN INSIDE THE CYLINDER!

Once you get this close most people time by ear and a road test to get it just right.
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69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

[This message has been edited by Clark Rodgers (edited 03-28-2001).]

induction · 03-28-2001, 07:28 PM

I agree with clark try usind just a little paint stripper with a Q-tip ( after you finde T.D.C) on the balancer to reveal the marks . the groves / marks arnt very deep so dirt,grease,or toomuch paint will hide them.

induction · 03-28-2001, 07:37 PM

oops.. one more thing. Acool tric afterm its all said an done try remarkind the marks with a fine tip paint pen(white) touch up raint,white out ect. then give it a short blast of clearcoat. Now you will never lose those marks & your timeing light will make the lines clear as day forever.

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03-28-2001, 02:40 PM	#1
stng87 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: southern california Posts: 329	timing marks on a 69 I have a 69'coupe with a 351 in addition to the 87 and I was wondering how the he11 you set the timing as there are no timing marks on the balancer. ------------------ 1987 black with t-tops. Cobra intake, 1.7 cobra crane rollers, gt40p's, bbk shorties, off road h-pipe, adj. FPR, rebuilt aod w/shift kit, 65mm TB, 4.10's 12.90's at best

03-28-2001, 03:32 PM	#2
Clark Rodgers Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 306	There should be a mark on the balancer, but it could be under some dirt and grime. If not then you need to pull the #1 plug and rotate the engine till you find the compression stroke. If you can rotate it by hand, stick a straw or something similar and feel when the piston is at the top and make your mark. CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOMETHING THAT CAN BE DROPPED DOWN INSIDE THE CYLINDER! Once you get this close most people time by ear and a road test to get it just right. ------------------ 69 351W Sportsroof deluxe [This message has been edited by Clark Rodgers (edited 03-28-2001).]

03-28-2001, 07:28 PM	#3
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	I agree with clark try usind just a little paint stripper with a Q-tip ( after you finde T.D.C) on the balancer to reveal the marks . the groves / marks arnt very deep so dirt,grease,or toomuch paint will hide them.

03-28-2001, 07:37 PM	#4
induction The Brit! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Across the Pond! Posts: 694	oops.. one more thing. Acool tric afterm its all said an done try remarkind the marks with a fine tip paint pen(white) touch up raint,white out ect. then give it a short blast of clearcoat. Now you will never lose those marks & your timeing light will make the lines clear as day forever.