Weird timing marks - Ever see anything like this? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrC1 · 07-17-2007, 05:35 PM

Check this out!!

I've had my truck for more than a year now and I sadly can't say that I've ever looked at the timing marks on the balancer. I went to check the timing recently and look at what I found!!

Anyone ever run into this before? Sure makes it hard to time the engine if you don't know which mark to use!!

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2007, 06:11 PM

miss matched parts.
The ballancer is designed for a simple pointer, and then youline it up to one of the lines on the ballancer.

Just bring the engine to top dead center, and mark the ballancer with a white stripe. Makes it easier to read on the light too. I do this even if it is correct and only has the one line.

MrC1 · 07-18-2007, 10:34 AM

Thanks LM! That makes perfect sense! You are a wise man.

07-17-2007, 05:35 PM	#1
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Weird timing marks - Ever see anything like this? Check this out!! I've had my truck for more than a year now and I sadly can't say that I've ever looked at the timing marks on the balancer. I went to check the timing recently and look at what I found!! Anyone ever run into this before? Sure makes it hard to time the engine if you don't know which mark to use!! Attached Images __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby! Last edited by MrC1; 07-17-2007 at 05:36 PM.

07-17-2007, 06:11 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Weird timing marks - Ever see anything like this? miss matched parts. The ballancer is designed for a simple pointer, and then youline it up to one of the lines on the ballancer. Just bring the engine to top dead center, and mark the ballancer with a white stripe. Makes it easier to read on the light too. I do this even if it is correct and only has the one line.

07-18-2007, 10:34 AM	#3
MrC1 Dork For Days Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 407	Re: Weird timing marks - Ever see anything like this? Thanks LM! That makes perfect sense! You are a wise man. __________________ 1972 C20, 402/700R4 - My first classic truck, bought in September 2005. 85% transformed from "Farm" to "Cool" status! 1970 Dodge Challenger 440, 4sp (my other toy) 12.67 @ 117 MPH, with a pathetic 2.022 60' 2007 Dodge Charger SRT-8 2008 Cadillac CTS All-American garage, baby!



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