TDC on a Tr3

["Ken Gano" <triumphs@mcleodusa.net>]

One of the instructions I've been trying to follow says to park the #1
cylinder at top dead center of the compression stroke.  Short of taking the
head off, can anyone suggest an easy trick to be sure that's where I am.  I
have taken the plug out and held my finger over the plug hole feeling for
escaping air, but that seems awfully imprecise.  Any suggestions welcome.

Ken Gano
(really, really close now!)