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1984 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Distributor.
Mileage: 220,000 miles.

Asked on January 20, 2013

Chevrolet Custom Deluxe Compression Problem

Setting the timing
4.1 straight six
How do I find top dead center on number 1?
each time I get compression stroke to the top of number 1
And the distributor set to fire on number 1. My timing light is fire at about 9 o'clock on the harmonic balance.
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Replied on January 20, 2013

the balancer may be bad. the rubber slips between the metals. commom issue on those motors. go with your way of setting tdc.

Roy

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