How to make a timing tape
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| − | You need to know (or verify) that the TDC or "0" degree line on the damper or balancer (henceforth to be called a "damper") and the timing tab or mark actually correctly represents "0" degrees (TDC). On the SBC for example, there are three commonly encountered timing tab/damper lines that can be mismatched, causing an incorrect | + | You need to know (or verify) that the TDC or "0" degree line on the damper or balancer (henceforth to be called a "damper") and the timing tab or mark actually correctly represents "0" degrees (TDC). On the SBC for example, there are three commonly encountered timing tab/damper lines that can be mismatched, causing an incorrect reading. More on this at [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Timing_tabs_and_damper_TDC_lines_SBC Timing tabs and damper lines SBC]. |
One method to find TDC is by using a piston stop and fabricate a timing "tab" (often a stiff piece of wire secured behind a convenient bolt head) that aligns with the line on the damper to represent "0" or TDC. Help with this can be found at [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Determining_top_dead_center Determining top dead center]. | One method to find TDC is by using a piston stop and fabricate a timing "tab" (often a stiff piece of wire secured behind a convenient bolt head) that aligns with the line on the damper to represent "0" or TDC. Help with this can be found at [http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Determining_top_dead_center Determining top dead center]. | ||
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