Re: [FWDLK] 331 hemi timing check

[John McCann <jmccann02@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

A pretty accurate and easy way to find top dead center on any engine is to
watch the valves at the end of the exhaust stroke, there is an overlap where
both valves will be open and the mid point between the intake valve opening
and the exhaust valve closing is top dead center.
    John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne Graefen" <wgraefen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 5:47 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 331 hemi timing check


> Forty seven years after your car was built, there is significant
> reason to think that the timing mark has probably rotated some on
> the balancer.  The internal rubber may have shrunk and lost its
> vulcanization.  This is why companies offer balancer rebuilding.  It
> is almost imperative that you find top dead center of #1 piston on
> compression stroke and mark your balancer based on that.  If it
> happens to fall right on the original markings, great!
>
> Wayne
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "chuck and sue deyoe" <anco@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 7:03 PM
> Subject: 331 hemi timing check
>
>
> Hi I am looking to check the timing on my 1955 Chrysler new Yorker
> and have
> the service manual and tools [timing light],  but am looking for
> advice on
> the best way to check the timing and the proper line on the harmonic
> balancer to look at as they are hard to see.  I have dual points and
> 6 volt
> system  with the 331 hemi V 8. any help . thanks chuck deyoe
>
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