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1963 3500GTi Sebring

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  1. salz63GTi

    salz63GTi Rookie

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    #1 salz63GTi, Jan 29, 2013
    Quick question: is there any unusual procedure in setting the timing to TDC on this model? Need to be able to set the motor to the #1 cylinder. If anyone has photos of the timing marks and the procedure that other members use in setting TDC, that will be very helpful.

    Thanks
     
  2. VGM911

    VGM911 Formula 3

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    #2 VGM911, Jan 29, 2013
    Sounds like you could make good use of a service manual. I know it's an old car, but are any available?
     
  3. salz63GTi

    salz63GTi Rookie

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    #3 salz63GTi, Jan 29, 2013
    The "service manual" for the car provides some specs for the car, but few details on any special procedure needed to set the timing (if any) and where the timing marks are on the motor, how they appear, how it is set, etc...
     
  4. Portenos

    Portenos Formula 3

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    #4 Portenos, Jan 29, 2013
    There are no timing marks. Simply bring #1 cyc up to TDC on the over lap. The more precise the better. Use dial gauges. At this point the rotor should be pointing to #6.
    FGM
     
  5. salz63GTi

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    #5 salz63GTi, Jan 29, 2013
    Thanks Frank....and the motor spins clockwise and the distributor counter-clockwise?
     
  6. salz63GTi

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    #6 salz63GTi, Jan 29, 2013
    Sorry, maybe I wasn't as clear as I should have been, my question was if there are marks on the harmonic balancer that will let you know that you have reached TDC and what I should look for? Thanks...
     
  7. thecarnut

    thecarnut F1 Rookie
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    #7 thecarnut, Jan 29, 2013
    No. For some unknown reason the factory did not feel a TDC mark was needed :(
    As Frank stated, best to find it yourself and make markings.

    Ivan
     

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