Nessmuk
Well-Known Member
The one that indicates the #1 piston top dead center on the flywheel in order to set the timing. Mine is gone.
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Where to find timing pointer?
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ak diesel driver
6.5 driver
IIRC most of the newer trucks don't have one. I know my 99 doesn't. The older ones were on the timing cover and indicated on the HB.
Nessmuk
Well-Known Member
Yes, one of those! My bad.
ak diesel driver
6.5 driver
If your HB has a mark you could probably bolt on one of the older pointers.
Nessmuk
Well-Known Member
I need to find one first.
ak diesel driver
6.5 driver
Not sure what the end goal is but the factory pointers usually aren't all that accurate. Seen them be several degrees.
Will L.
Well-Known Member
They have to be adjusted to zero when the timing gears are being set during assembly.
Husker6.5
135' diagonal 16:9HD, 25KW sound!
The ONLY sure way is to use a TDC indicator in the injector hole on #1 cylinder.
Will L.
Well-Known Member
Yeah, once the heads are on, need something to tell where top of the pistons are. I was thinking during assembly while the heads are still off.
Husker6.5
135' diagonal 16:9HD, 25KW sound!
In that case, a machinist's straight edge across the bore and a feeler gauge to find minimum clearance to the edge or maximum protrusion above the block, depending on the pistons used.