I have done searches on this site and on the internet. The more I look, the more confused I am getting.
So, I took my 440 and pulled the heads due to 2 bent pushrods. I decided to check the timing chain and sprockets "while I was in there". Now, I have read many times that with the cam and crank sprocket marks lined up, and #1 at tdc, that this tdc. I have also read that this position is actual the firing position for number 6, and that you need to rotate the crank 1 turn to get to tdc on #1. This would have the cam and crank timing marks at 12 o'clock on both (as opposed to cam at 6 and crank at 12). Once this is established, you back turn the crank a bit and then come back up to 15 btdc.
How am I doing so far ?
Once I have gotten to this point, I should be able to continue putting top end back together. Since I will be pre-oiling, the dizzy gear will remain uninstalled. After, pre-oiling, drive gear goes back in aligned with cam shaft. Distributor will go back in with rotor pointing at #1 plug. Now with a happy fuel supply, this motor should start.
Ok, what did I miss.
Please keep it simple as I forget details walking to the barn.
Thanks !
So, I took my 440 and pulled the heads due to 2 bent pushrods. I decided to check the timing chain and sprockets "while I was in there". Now, I have read many times that with the cam and crank sprocket marks lined up, and #1 at tdc, that this tdc. I have also read that this position is actual the firing position for number 6, and that you need to rotate the crank 1 turn to get to tdc on #1. This would have the cam and crank timing marks at 12 o'clock on both (as opposed to cam at 6 and crank at 12). Once this is established, you back turn the crank a bit and then come back up to 15 btdc.
How am I doing so far ?
Once I have gotten to this point, I should be able to continue putting top end back together. Since I will be pre-oiling, the dizzy gear will remain uninstalled. After, pre-oiling, drive gear goes back in aligned with cam shaft. Distributor will go back in with rotor pointing at #1 plug. Now with a happy fuel supply, this motor should start.
Ok, what did I miss.
Please keep it simple as I forget details walking to the barn.
Thanks !