Guest Anonymous Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 My '66 mustang 289 block is missing the timing pointer that points (of course) to the Harmonic Balancer timing marks. When I get one is there any process that will allow me to re-install correctly, or does mounting with the two bolts match it up correctly as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 These pointers have always been an enigma to me. They're like pens or screwdrivers in that I'm always loosing them, or I never seem to have the right one that I need. I gave up, and used one of those timing tapes (Mr. Gasket I believe) with a homemade pointer. Besides, the timing tapes are so much more visible as far as seeing what you're doing (especially when you're as blind as I am) If your lucky you may be able to come across the timing cover with the cast-in pointer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 Terry, how do you set the 'baseline' for the zero mark? I guess I have to take #1 piston to TDC, then have the pointer pointing at zero. Is that the only way? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 You've got the general idea. I used an old spark plug that I modified (welded a stub where the electrode was) to make a piston stop, which was used to find TDC. If you use a tape be sure you get the "advance" side in the correct direction (which isn't a really big deal because the tapes I've seen also have a "retard" scale too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 Muchas Gracias. Spark plug idea is a good one. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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