Where is the scribed mark on the flywheel?
The scribed mark on the flywheel should line up with the pointer on the rear of the engine block. If in doubt of your timing marks remove the rocker box and check position of the valves. Using a bulb check that the points break as the timing marks coincide. If this is not the case adjust by slackening pinch bolt and moving distributor body.
What is the advance timing on a single straight line flywheel?
The TDC marks as well as advance timing marks should be determined before trusting any marks on any flywheels that you didn’t install yourself. The single straight line is 45° BTDC front cylinder (factory advanced ignition timing setting).
What does the engine out flywheel lock do?
The engine out flywheel lock is not intended to maintain the engine at TDC but, is attached the flywheel to provide counter-torque against the engine stand arms for removing/installing the crankshaft pulley bolt or removing/installing the flywheel cheesehead bolts.
Can a flywheel be used as a generator?
To prevent the influence of gravity, the disk in flywheel ESS are built in perpendicular position of the rotor. Flywheels can be charged by electric motors when there is excessive electricity. It can also act as a generator when discharging.
What do the marks on the flywheel look like?
Those marks on the flywheel look like this when the flywheel is exposed… To get the flywheel in the spot you need it in, remove the green plug as shown, and put the car in 5th gear, and roll the car forward by hand until the marks roll around and the pointer is pointing at the 0-degree dot on the flywheel.
Where is the OT scribe mark on the flywheel?
If the engine is not in the car and the clutch housing is removed, the “OT” scribe mark on the flywheel will line up with a cast mark on the back of the upper crankcase section when the #1 cylinder is at TDC.
What should the timing mark be on a flywheel?
You should see a mark U|C which is top dead center. Setting it on the BB which is 5 deg advanced (if I remember right) won’t make a noticeable difference. Some references say to set to the BB and some say U|C so pick your poison. Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion.
The engine out flywheel lock is not intended to maintain the engine at TDC but, is attached the flywheel to provide counter-torque against the engine stand arms for removing/installing the crankshaft pulley bolt or removing/installing the flywheel cheesehead bolts.