Ok so I was going to do a valve adjustment on my 95 Lt1, the valves were tickin a little too much and figured it could use one anyway whether it helps with the sound or not! what is an easy way to find TDC for cylinder 1 nd 6 (with out using the arrow on the balancer) ? mabe a straw into cylinder 1 until its at the top(TDC for #1?) (and 360degree of the crank to find TDC #6)?

 

Wrong forum dude, I'll move it for you.

 

Forget trying to find TDC since you don't know the correct orientation of the balancer hub in regards to TDC.
Use this method posted by JAKEJR on this page, post #89.
https://www.camaroz28.com/forums/sho...=669297&page=6

 

http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#adjust_valves

I personally find it easier using the second method on the above site, while using the animated cam timing pic just below to make sure I am on the right valves, but that would mean you have to take the opti off..

 

Particularly on a stock car "ticking valves or lifters" is far more often an exhaust leak.

That said I have always just done the TDC at 1 and 6 thing and just watched the valves to be sure I was on the right cycle.

 

Here's my tutorial on EOIC.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPOaAsuzhsE

 

I prefer with the engine running and warm. There are several way mentioned on Shoebox's website. I need a fan because it get's hot in the garage over the engine... especially under the cowl. But I feel that warm is the most realistic adjustment.

Just tear a few pieces of cardboard to catch any oil that may squirt from the rockers. With the engine running, no need to find TDC on #1.