timing dot question
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timing dot question
dumb question but just checking something are the timing dots supposed to be right beside eachother or like cam at 6 oclock and crank at 12. or both at 12o clock with dots almost touching vertically. thanks
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Re: timing dot question
Originally Posted by bodydroppeddually
if you did it 12 and 6 do you have to change anything? what is the difference between 12 and 12/ 12 to 6?
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Re: timing dot question
Originally Posted by bodydroppeddually
would you have to change the firing order?
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Re: timing dot question
Originally Posted by Z95m6
The reason you can have it be at 12/6 or 12/12 is because the cam spins at half the speed of the crank. There is no difference its just a different cylinder is at top dead center.
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Re: timing dot question
Originally Posted by Z95m6
Yeah you're correct i don't know what i was thinking.
Technically, TDC is TDC whether on the compression or exhaust stroke. The piston is still at the same place. It's the cam that is in a different position.
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