Re: Timing marks.

"dodge-him" <dodgeboy88888888@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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> You can make your own timing marks in a more visable location  by
> setting up a pointer. First you need to make a piston stop I break and
> old spark plug apart and  tape it to 5/16 thread. then you can use a
> 5/16 bolt threaded al the way up or 5/16 threaded rod  rond of the end
> (I coat mine with plastic dip) a couple nuts for  locking it. rotate
> motor till it stops on the stop  paint mark where you want timing mark
> to line up!! (compression stroke is best) back off remove stop rotate
> past TDC put stop back in and turn motor counterclockwise till it
> comes to stop and mark balancer again wher you want mark to line up!!
> Now eactly half way between these marks is TDC mark that permanent to
> line up to your new pointer and your good!
> Dodgeboy
>

Thanks. I still can't see the  timing marks, there's just too much junk in

the way, even from underneath there is a broad crossmember that hides 
everything. If you've ever seen a 440 Jensen you'll understand - it fills 
95% of available space!

So I'm going to do as you suggest, I understand entirely the principle 
thanks to your good explanation.

Cheers Julian.