1986 GMC Safari timing

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1986 GMC SAFARI
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
24,000 MILES

I need to set the timing on my van because someone hade decided to turn the shaft and did not mark the spot. So when it was turned I have no idea where to put the shaft.I tried to start it it wants to starts and then just spins

Sunday, June 8th, 2008 AT 2:20 AM

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The engine's no.1 piston should be on the compression stroke/TDC then line it up -see below

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