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Originally Posted by chris_8222
the old chain slipped.so how should i find tdc?also how can i tell if both valves are closed?would the car still run if it was at tdc on the exaust stroke?if so what would happen to the engine(any damage)?
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They make TDC finders that screw into spark plug hole on No.1 cylinder, if you could get one of those its easy, you screw it in, turn engine by hand till piston contacts the finder, and you put a mark on the damper wheel, then you turn engine the oppsite direction till piston hits finder again, put another mark on the wheel, TDC is mid way between these 2 marks.
I like this way as you can use any point on the wheel to do it as long as you have/make/use a stationary reference point becuase faCTORY reference points arent always easy to see.
Heck, you can put it on the bottom of the wheel if you want.
This may be confusing to someone who has never done it tho.