[TR] timing basic

[Randall]

> 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