ok, with some dexterity i found the timing tab behind the waterpump. now, how do i get a gun on it without killing myself? i tried it in both day/night and couldn't see the line. anybody done this before?
timing tab behind water pump
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That is tricky balancing yourself over the fan and trying to reach around all the belts. What vehicle is it in? Usually I had to move the purge valve and the A/C hoses out of the way and then you can at least see it. Mark the line on the balancer with a bright color. On new balancers I paint the groove white before I install them. I use the yellow crayon from a tire shop. If you look closely at the timing tab there is a notch that is deeper than the rest. That is 0, each notch going towards the passenger side is 2 degrees more advance. So it isn't necessary to have to be able to read the numbers. Good luck and watch out for the fan.
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[This message has been edited by 64elcamino (edited 03-07-2000).]
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Philip Valentine
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[This message has been edited by 64elcamino (edited 03-07-2000).]
thanks...yeah, it's in the suburban. i'm going to try to fasten the gun in there somehow so i can look without fear of death in the belts. thanks for the info on the tab, that's a big help. i tried a white crayon and yellow, maybe i'll use paint. i don't think my 1965 timing gun is very bright either.
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