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82 GT · 07-15-2003, 06:23 PM

I have my bottom end completed on my 351w I'm building. I bought timing tape from summit so it will be easier to adjust the timing after the engine is running.
I already have the timing cover and water pump installed.
How do I know when I have TDC and not the exhaust stroke when #1 is at the top? My heads aren't installed yet either.
Is there a way to tell TDC judging from another piston(s) at their TDC?
I know I should have installed the tape before the timing cover but I forgot and I don't want to rip everything off again.

07-15-2003, 06:23 PM	#1
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Finding TDC I have my bottom end completed on my 351w I'm building. I bought timing tape from summit so it will be easier to adjust the timing after the engine is running. I already have the timing cover and water pump installed. How do I know when I have TDC and not the exhaust stroke when #1 is at the top? My heads aren't installed yet either. Is there a way to tell TDC judging from another piston(s) at their TDC? I know I should have installed the tape before the timing cover but I forgot and I don't want to rip everything off again. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.