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Triumph TR3 - Alignment of fan pulley to TDC

Anyone have a handy suggestion to determine T.D.C for No.1 piston so I can correctly align the pulley with the timing hole in it?

Thanks ...HARRY
Harry

I think there's a mark on the distributor body where #1 plug fires. Both valves will have clearance. #1 plug removed, you should feel the top of the piston stop moving upward with a wire or something stuck in there (don't drop it in). You may not need all this info, but it will confirm the crank is where you want it to be. A manual will probably just tell you the position of the crank keyway at TDC.
Tom

Thanks for the idea - a wire clothes hanger did the trick..........! Harry
Harry

Very pleased to have helped!
Tom

This thread was discussed between 16/02/2006 and 20/02/2006

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