Hi Mike,
I think you're on the right track - you could place something about 12" long
and flat on the crank journal (since it's round, it should be relatively
easy to sit something on it and be pretty close to right on top), then turn
the crank with a straightedge on the top of the block or liner, and you'd be
at TDC when whatever you put on the crank stops going up and starts going
down. You could do it with the bottom of the block going the opposite way
as well.
I think you're going about it the right way - there may be an easier way to
do it, but I can't think of it off the top of my head.
Hope this helps!
Jeff Tedder
'66 & '67 TR4A
-----Original Message-----
Hi, I've been reading the instructions on installing a
reground street cam in my TR4. It seems to be a pretty
straight forward process with one exception. How do I
find TDC with only the crank installed? Without the
timing cover and pulley there is no reference. Maybe
measure distance from liner wall to journal and get an
equal distance on both sides? As always the wisdom of
this list is appreciated. Thanks, Mike
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