tdc question

[steelframingone]

where should rotor point when #1 piston up (tdc)?

thanks for help

 

[Doyle]

#1 on distrubitor cap. Trace # 1 plug wire back if cap is not marked.

 

[stlkikn]

Right about.... there

 

[MikeEB]

Right about.... there

Good pic, but make sure you have a 302. 351 firing order is not the same.

 

[Jeepster]

Good pic, but make sure you have a 302. 351 firing order is not the same.

True, but the #1 is still the same.

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

#1 on distrubitor cap. Trace # 1 plug wire back if cap is not marked.

..or to #6, depending on if you're at the top of the exhaust or compression stroke.

 

[Broncobowsher]

Yep, depends on what cycle the cam is on. Unless you pull the timing cover to look at the marks or valve cover and watch the valves for a cycle or two you will not know if it is in right or not.

 

[Jeepster]

Yep, depends on what cycle the cam is on. Unless you pull the timing cover to look at the marks or valve cover and watch the valves for a cycle or two you will not know if it is in right or not.

Its easier just to pull the #1 plug and turn the engine over till you feel air rush out the plug hole. This tells you that both valves are closed (power stroke) Then insert a stiff wire in the hole then hand turn engine till wire rises the highest out of the hole. TDC #1