Pic Request : Rotor while engine is well timed (27deg BTDC) Options

[Literati914]

I'm hoping someone can snap a picture of the distributor with it's cap off - to show where the Rotor is pointing while the engine is actually timed to 27 degrees (the normal factory timing over all the 914 typeIV engines, I believe).

No adjustments would be needed on your end of course - BUT to make the picture usable it would require the photographer to rotate his/her engine to the initial timing "0" degree mark on the compression stroke with the engine off. (your car stays timed at 27 of course)

Why do I need this? - because I'd like to get the rotor in the ball-park before my assistant (w/ very limited experience) tries to maintain 3500rpm with my somewhat sticky throttle (to address soon).

So, may be kind of a hassle but I'd think it could also help others trying to time their engines for the first time too. We know what the rotor looks like at TDC, but there are no pictures available like what I'm asking for (I looked but couldn't find). I'd appreciate it if someone could help please!

ps - if posting the pic is an issue, I can provide my phone# so you can text it to me and I'll post it. LMK

[Literati914]

People are trying to help you because what you are asking is 1) unusual, 2) unhelpful, and 3) time consuming.

IF you are at TDC. And IF your timing gear is not 180 off...
Then your rotor will point to about Cyl 1. That's it. That's the starting position. No picture is going to get you more close then that. That's the rough in, and your car will be fine tuned with a timing light.

If your issue is you've done that and the car won't run, or is backfiring through the intake, that's an indication that something is wrong, and that will not be solved by what you are asking for.

Getting mad at us for trying to help you get there won't help you either.

Good luck.
Zach

Not mad at anyone Zach - I asked for a simple picture and got endless reasons not to bother or (as you just did AGAIN) and explanation of how timing is usually handled... so I'd say frustrated. I didn't ask for help in this situation, just a picture. I'd agree it may be "unusual", somewhat "time consuming" but it being "unhelpful" is just your opinion - fine. Thanks anyway.