Re: [FWDLK] 331 hemi timing check

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I couldn't see the original mark on my 56 Plymouth balancer at all, so I
removed the number one spark plug (driver's side front), stuck a pencil in
the hole and slowly turned the motor over with a wrench until the pencil
stopped rising.  Then I hit the balancer lightly with sandpaper next to the
zero mark on the block and found the mark - exactly where it was supposed to
be.  Not bad considering my crude TDC measurer.  A little dab of white paint
on the mark and I was ready to set the timing.

If you try this, you obviously need to hang onto the pencil until you make
sure it won't fall all the way into the cylinder - you can turn the motor
over to bring the piston up if you have to.  And if your factory timing
marks don't line up because the balancer has slipped on the ring, you can
make your own mark that should be accurate within a couple of degrees.  Not
good enough to degree in a cam, but it will get your ignition timing in the
ballpark.

My 56 is 12 volt, but if I remember right, you can use a regular 12V timing
light on a six volt system.  I know I set the timing on my son-in-law's 49
Dodge a few years back, and I'm pretty sure I just used my regular timing
light.  Of course, you could always hook the light to a 12 volt battery.

Curtis


----- Original Message -----
From: "chuck and sue deyoe" <anco@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 8:03 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] 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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