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Steven wrote:
>Here's what you do. Pull the spark plug out of #1 -- that's the front right
>cylinder, the number is stamped in the tin -- get a stick or screwdriver and
>put it in the hole.
A drinking straw will work very well too, and won't cause any damage.
>Rotate the engine and watch the stick get pushed out.
>Stop when the piston is at TDC.
>Note the position of your distributor rotor and the pulley.
>This is your #1 position,
Double check that the rotor is pointing @#1, because it could also be TDC for
#3.
>and from here you can confidently start your valve and
>spark timing procedures. Make sure your #1 plug wire
>lines up with the rotor at about this point.
I hope this helps a little more.
Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
69 Square AT-the baby suburban
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