RE: mopar performance timing tape

[Sean Bolter <bolterman@xxxxxxxx>]

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That idea is so simple and awesome, it's no wonder I never thought of 
it!  I guess it would work for my slant six, too.  Thanks for the great 
tip.

Sean Bolter
Brian Schlump wrote:
> 
> 
> Sean Bolter wrote:
> 
> That put all four 90 degree marks where they should be, which was the 
> whole point of the tape, to assist me in adjusting the valves.
> 
> Sean,
> Here's a "quick & dirty way" I determine the 90 degree rotation for 
> setting the valves on V8 engines:
> 
> 1. Bring up #1 cylinder to TDC
> 2. Remove distributor cap, loosen distributor and rotate the distributor 
> 
> to align the reluctor point for #1 cylinder with the pick-up coil.  
> Tighten distributor.
> 3. Adjust the valves called out for this position
> 4. Move the engine to the next point where the reluctor matches the 
> coil.  That's 90 degrees. Adjust those valves, then follow the same 
> procedure for the other 6 cylinders.
> 5. Loosen the distributor and set it back to its initial setting.  
> Install the cap and time the engine properly with a timing light.
> 
> This process seems to work OK for me, because I don't have a timing 
> tape...Brian
> 
> 
> '64 Belvedere
> Woodstock, IL.
> 
> "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little 
> extra."

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