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I'm rebuilding a 350 chevy engine 1980. I have the crank in and the heads on. How do I know where top dead center is one #1. I'm confused on if I have it at tdc on compression or exhaust. Without a cam in it how do you tell.
Hi Gary.... if you put #1 cyl up at TDC it will be at TDC untill you put the cam in...install your cam and timing chain and gears install the crank and cam gear with the dots facing each other...cam gear at the bottom and crank gear at the top, then you will be at top dead center.... hope this helps
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Robert Summers
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domestic auto/truck repair, auto body, painting. I currently own a large auto/truck/marine repair shop. 40 years certified 310S,310T,310B in ontario Canada
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40 years certified 310S,310T,310B ontario qualified, 7 years with GM have owned my own shop now for the past 27 years.was automotive marketing director for large auto parts supplier.
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CFIB (current) past member AARO and APAA.
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grade 12 plus 2 years college. many aftermarket training courses
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