1972 300 6 cyl

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rix53 - 28 Jun 2005 04:16 GMT

hi
I wuz wondering if i could turn the engine over
untill the rotor points to the number 1 cylinder, then
get it to TDC, & then put the plug wires on according
to that, following the firing order on the manifold ??
My Nephew has everything pulled off & doesn't remember
how he removed anythin & didn't mark anything,,
dumbutt. And,, it's 125 miles up there, & he's gonna
have to move in 2 weeks. So,,,
Thanks in advance for any and all help on this.
Richard

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sf/gf - 28 Jun 2005 06:38 GMT

Yes, that is exactly how it is done. However, you must be sure that the
number one cylinder is coming up on compression when you line up the timing
marks. Easiest way to do that is to remove the spark plug on the number one
cylinder, place your thumb over the spark plug hole and have someone turn
the engine over in brief spurts until you feel compression. Then, you can
set static timing by lining up the timing marks.
Steve

> hi
> I wuz wondering if i could turn the engine over untill the rotor points
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Thanks in advance for any and all help on this.
> Richard

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SnoMan - 29 Jun 2005 02:36 GMT

>Yes, that is exactly how it is done. However, you must be sure that
>the
>number one cylinder is coming up on compression when you line up the
>timing marks. Easiest way to do that is to remove the spark plug on
>the number one cylinder, place your thumb over the spark plug hole

and

>have someone turn the engine over in brief spurts until you feel
>compression. Then, you can set static timing by lining up the timing
>marks.
>Steve

That will work and you can even take off valve cover if you are so
inclined to verify the both valve are closed and that number 1 is at
the correct TDC position relative to cam timing.

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