reamarking Timing

[Jetboy]

I've go a 2f that has lost the timing mark , it has pitted ect. to the point where there is no mark left any ideas on how to accurately mark it? anyone know if the timing mark is lined up with the key in some way? anything helps thanks

 

[jwest]

If you're ever lucky enough to shut off the motor with the mark in the window I'd mark the TDC line in white along with the BB.

Otherwise, pull the inspection cover. You'll still have to get the flywheel in the right position.

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[Pin_Head]

The timing mark is on the flywheel. It is hard to believe that it could be rusted or pitted enough that you can't see it.

 

[Jetboy]

Thanks for the info I posted this a few days ago and forgot to check back on it but anyway thanks for all of the info. I just got my first fj about a year ago and now have 2 40's... didn't know the mark was on the flywheel, I just been timing it by feel. Used to wheel 4 different minitrucks. I should have looked at the manual. oops

 

[skokem]

the amount of surface rust on my flywheel is rather surprising. The timing mark is still barely visible, been trying to find some way to remark it, but no luck so far...

 

[65swb45]

the amount of surface rust on my flywheel is rather surprising. The timing mark is still barely visible, been trying to find some way to remark it, but no luck so far...

Use a scratch awl or small pocket knife to clean around the ball and in the TDC groove, then you can just rub a yellow or white crayon over them. Liquid white out works too.

 

[dd113]

Pull the #1 plug and bump the motor around while sticking your finger in the plug hole. You will feel the compression when #1 comes to TDC. It will get you in the ballpark where you should find the mark. If you stick your finger through the hole you will know TDC when you finger gets ripped off.