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Old 11-18-2013, 02:42 PM   #3
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Re: Where do the dots go for TDC

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Originally Posted by crazeetxn View Post

So, dot on crank and cam gear both point at 12, means TDC for #1.
That is correct but you install the timing chain and gears with the cam dot at 6 and the crank dot at 12 for accuracy. Quite easy to be out a couple teeth if you try to eyeball it the other way. It was designed that way.
Then crank it one turn so you're on #1 tdc.
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