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472 timing TDC

Started by 80burb472, October 06, 2018, 01:06:34 AM

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80burb472

October 06, 2018, 01:06:34 AM
hello all, I have '68 472 that i swapped into my '80 suburban that I cannot get to fire up. i'm guessing the timing is the issue.
How can I get to TDC, by means of the intake valve rocker position to determine that 
TDC is on #1? Btw this has a HEI distributor from a 425 caddy V8.
1980 Suburban C20
2' lift / Hydroboost brakes
'95 dash & 60/40 bench conversion
'68 472 (Edelbrock 1813, PH8026 LT's, H pipe)
'91 4L80 MVB (manual shift,vac modulator, 350 converter)
14 bolt FF 3.21 G80 34' s

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October 06, 2018, 01:32:10 AM
When both Intake and Exhaust valves are closed, and the pointer is on TDC, you have the correct position.

Don't forget that No. 1 in a 472/500 is on the right front of the engine.

Bruce. >:D
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80burb472

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October 08, 2018, 09:08:03 PM
timing tab is a bit messed up, u got a pick of the groove on the crank pulley?
1980 Suburban C20
2' lift / Hydroboost brakes
'95 dash & 60/40 bench conversion
'68 472 (Edelbrock 1813, PH8026 LT's, H pipe)
'91 4L80 MVB (manual shift,vac modulator, 350 converter)
14 bolt FF 3.21 G80 34' s
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