The timing tab shows degrees of crank rotation. Timing specs refer to degrees of crankshaft rotation.
When you install a pointer on the block and degree marks on the balancer you set the motor up at TDC and then line the pointer up at 0 degrees on the balancer. Bill Vander Werf -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Tomlinson Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 10:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Timing tab question Yes, the tab looks like an aftermarket tab since it's chrome. I didn't install it, I'm just trying to figure out what's on the car when I bought it. It could be for an 8" damper; which would put the tab about .75 inches from the balancer. Still pretty far away. However, Brad sums up my basic question. Does the timing tab show degrees of crank rotation, or degrees of distributor rotation? I always thought the timing specs were degrees of crank rotation. I'm reading articles on how to mark degrees on your balancer so you can check total timing advance, and these degrees are crank rotation. It seems like the degrees you mark on the balancer should be the same as the timing mark. Mine would be off by a factor of two. Tom ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
