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Re: MGB Timing

To: "Thomas James Pokrefke, III" <pokrefke@ocean.st.usm.edu>
Subject: Re: MGB Timing
From: "Christopher M. Delling" <cdelling@ic.net>
Date: Tue, 05 Nov 1996 08:45:26 -0500
Thomas James Pokrefke, III wrote:
> 
> My 1970 MGB has no timing marks on the flywheel.  I have tried several times
> to align at the engine at TDC, but I cannot accurately line it up.  I am
> therefore unable to set the timing.  Can anyone suggest a way to line
> the engine up to TDC without taking the head/oilpan off?.  My current
> method is to stick a straw in the sparkplug hole, rotate the crankshaft,
> and wait until the piston reaches the top of its travel.  This method
> does not provide enough accuracy.  Suggestions are greately appreciated.
> 
> Thomas James Pokrefke, III
> pokrefke@ocean.st.usm.edu
> 1970 MGB

Did you mean to say that there are no timing marks on the crank pulley? 
There are no timing marks located on the flywheel.  

Regards,

Chris Delling

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