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Message: <blockquote data-quote="craigb93" data-source="post: 86155" data-attributes="member: 4541"><p>Number 1 is the cyl to the rear of the machine. These engines are mounted backward to how they are in a car application. Roll the engine in the direction of running rotation with No 1 spark plug removed. If the valves are adjusted fairly close to spec you can put your finger over the hole as you turn it either with an assistant or the starter. It will blow your finger out to confirm you are on the compression stroke. Now look at the crank pulley and the timing mark on the engine cover. Stop at ~6 degrees BTC. (The crank pulley has a sawcut mark. It will be easy to see. The cover may have degree numbers on it, I forget.) Remove the distributor cap and note the direction the rotor is pointing. If it is not pointing to the No 1 plug wire take the distributor out and turn it until it does point to #1. You will have to fiddle w/ it a bit to get the oil pump tang to slip back into place but it is not hard to do. Easiest way is to rotate the crank with a socket and pull handle while you hold pressure on the distributor. When it drops in put the retaining bolt in snug but not tight. Now roll the crank back to where it was ~6 degrees. Turn the distributor opposite to its normal rotation until the ignition points JUST open. If the distributor slot won't let you turn it enough for the points to open repeat the above procedure and pick the next closest tooth. Snug up the retaining bolt and put the cap on. After you run it a while and check the valve clearances hot you can set the timing exactly with a timing light.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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