> I need to time my engine. Of course, the hole in the
> crankshaft pulley signifies TDC for #1 piston.
> But how can one tell if the distributor's rotor button
> should be pointing toward #1 spark plug wire or 180 degrees
> on the distributor cap from #1
Several ways to do it. On the TRactor motor, probably the easiest is to
look down the oil fill tube and watch the valves for #1. If either one is
moving as the crank comes up to TDC (actually both are moving at TDC), then
#4 is ready to fire.
Randall
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