Re: [FWDLK] 331 hemi timing check

[David Homstad <Dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I use a long screwdriver to find TDC when adjusting the mechanical lifters.
The handle won't fit through the spark plug hole.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

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Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 331 hemi timing check

I think I'd tie a string on the pencil or use a 1/4" dowell longer than the
stroke of the piston so it can't fall into the cylinder.
Just a 2 cents thought.
Jack      in Shinglehouse, Pa

> 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 -

 >
> 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
>
>
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> 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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