Clever idea.
Another method is using a sparkplug core with a small diameter piece of
tube welded in. Bring the piston to TDC as best as you can, apply some
soapy water over the top of the tube and create by slowly cranking the
largest bubble possible, that is accurate TDC.
Kees Oudesluijs
NL
allen c miller jr wrote:
> My engine builder taught me a failsafe method for finding top dead center with
> (literally) 'dead nutaccuracy'. I have posted a description and photos on the
> Healey Forum maintained by team.net.
>
> I am surprised more listers do not use this forum. there have been scant few
> postings over the last month. it is maintained by the same web server, and
> provides a secure means of sharing photographs. It is also free of the
> wrangles of 'plaint text' encryption inherent in the main list.
>
> signup is easy. register by clicking the hyperlink in the upper right hand
> corner at http://www.team.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=13
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> allen miller bn2/m
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