How to make a timing tape
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'''Making a semi-permanent timing tape is very easy, and removes any doubt as to where the timing marks are or were supposed to be- provided that:''' | '''Making a semi-permanent timing tape is very easy, and removes any doubt as to where the timing marks are or were supposed to be- provided that:''' | ||
| − | '''1.''' You know (or verify) that the "0" degree line on the damper and the timing tab actually correctly represents "0" degrees (TDC). | + | '''1.''' You know (or verify) that the "0" degree line on the damper and the timing tab actually correctly represents "0" degrees (TDC). |
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| − | + | '''2.''' Another 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) that aligns with the line on the damper to represent "0" or TDC. Help with this can be found at [[Determining Top Dead Center]]. | |
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