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66' mustang block without timing pointer


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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?

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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.

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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

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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.

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