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Dunc |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Kennewick, WA Member No.: 17,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
Two questions:
1. how do you time a sbc conversion when the timing marks are hidden? 2. what's the verdict on cutting an access in the firewall to get access to the water pump and timing marks? Thanks. |
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I made a pointer...
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1572492636.1.jpg) ...and attached it to an oil pan stud (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1572492636.2.jpg) I got #1 to TDC and marked the flywheel where it lines up with the pointer. I set initial advance using a dial back timing light. Of course you have to time it from under the car (not much fun with the engine running) and if you don't have a helper to turn the dizzy you get a lot of exercise. I'd be interested to hear what others have done. (PS...how did you get a SBC into the car with the OE water pump in place without cutting the firewall?) |
Dunc |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 37 Joined: 4-July 14 From: Kennewick, WA Member No.: 17,590 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
I made a pointer... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1572492636.1.jpg) ...and attached it to an oil pan stud (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/live.staticflickr.com-20876-1572492636.2.jpg) I got #1 to TDC and marked the flywheel where it lines up with the pointer. I set initial advance using a dial back timing light. Of course you have to time it from under the car (not much fun with the engine running) and if you don't have a helper to turn the dizzy you get a lot of exercise. I'd be interested to hear what others have done. (PS...how did you get a SBC into the car with the OE water pump in place without cutting the firewall?) 1. My mistake. I meant to say access to the water inlet/outlets. The car has an electric water pump mounted up front with the radiator. 2. The arrow is a super cool idea. 3. Has anyone tried timing using a vacuum gage? |
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