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Old 04-11-2010, 06:50 PM   #1
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Top dead center

WHATS THE BEST WAT TO DETERMINE TOP DEAD CENTER???When I was in high school many , many years ago if I remember correctly I was tiold when your finger gets blown off the#1 spark plug hole as you tap the starter your there .I will be installing my new engine next weekend and need to know what most people do to determine tdc
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Old 04-12-2010, 08:50 AM   #2
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Re: Top dead center

To find TDC for timing purposes, you're exactly right. "Blow" #1, and set the pointer.

Finding "true TDC" is a bit more complex.

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