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]

..At this point I'd rather just wrap this thread up. My curiosity as to where a rotor is normally aligned when the engine is timed has descended into another debate thread. Folks would rather argue about the merits than snap a couple pictures. Again, that's fine. I get it.

BTW - I've timed this particular engine more than once. The second time I did it.. I started at static "0" and then loosened the retaining bolt and "guesstimated" about where I thought the rotor was when I previously had it timed to 27. When I got the timing gun this time, I was very close and had it exactly where it needed to be in a matter of a short few seconds. My helper said .. "wow, it didn't take long at all this time!" (he'd struggled to hold the 3500 the first try).

Maybe I'll come back to this thread after I get it there again, and post a picture or two that may help others who find merit in the idea.

Thanks.

[fixer34]

..At this point I'd rather just wrap this thread up. My curiosity as to where a rotor is normally aligned when the engine is timed has descended into another debate thread. Folks would rather argue about the merits than snap a couple pictures. Again, that's fine. I get it.

BTW - I've timed this particular engine more than once. The second time I did it.. I started at static "0" and then loosened the retaining bolt and "guesstimated" about where I thought the rotor was when I previously had it timed to 27. When I got the timing gun this time, I was very close and had it exactly where it needed to be in a matter of a short few seconds. My helper said .. "wow, it didn't take long at all this time!" (he'd struggled to hold the 3500 the first try).

Maybe I'll come back to this thread after I get it there again, and post a picture or two that may help others who find merit in the idea.

Thanks.

Yes, please post a picture to show us what you wanted so we can understand the request. I would have been happy to send a picture of my -6, but I doubt that would have helped.