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78chev · 04-25-2007, 03:40 AM

So I am just trying to time my 78 350/350. I started it up, hooked up a timing light, shone it all over the engine bay and I can't find any Goddamn timing marks. Before I bought the truck the engine was factory rebuilt w/reciepts. I've built plenty of engines & I know how to time the damn things but there just aren't any damn timing marks ANYWHERE! the balancer and everything is just smooth, and no pointer either. WHAT THE HELL!

87 STEPPER · 04-25-2007, 06:32 AM

I would say the person that built the engine is the retard not you!

There's two things you can do.

1 Leave it alone unless it's just running to bad.

2 Buy a balancer that has a timing mark on it and a pointer and install them.

I would go with option 2.

79blazer · 04-25-2007, 08:06 AM

It is common for the harmonic ballencer to have spun. Turn engine till its TDC. If the mark is not at 0 degree, replace the damper.

bretcopsey · 04-25-2007, 08:47 AM

You can buy a timing tape to stick onto the balancer if it does not have any marks, along with a pointer. But if it has spun, you should replace it.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 04-25-2007, 11:40 AM

Sounds like the guy who rebuild the motor is the retard not you. I would go buy a balancer that has a timing mark on it and a pointer and install them yourself. Should be good to go after that.

**old Rusty C10** · 04-25-2007, 11:49 AM

of course ive seen motors where the balancer has rust and all or been overpainted on it and you need to really lightly sand the balancer to find the marks ive often used whiteout on the mark so its easier to find with the timing light. Its possible that the pointer wasnt put on or rotted off, but if thats the case you still have a problem. My advice is to determine if the balancer spun like others suggested and if not then to really inspect the balancer to see if the numbers are not there or if they are just playing hide and go seek

69BBsuburban · 04-25-2007, 12:24 PM

Some timing covers don't have a pointer, but a small tube welded on at @ 1:00......you have to point your light down from above, behind the waterpump.......

04-25-2007, 03:40 AM	#1
78chev Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: redondo beach california Posts: 84	I can't be that retarted.....can I? So I am just trying to time my 78 350/350. I started it up, hooked up a timing light, shone it all over the engine bay and I can't find any Goddamn timing marks. Before I bought the truck the engine was factory rebuilt w/reciepts. I've built plenty of engines & I know how to time the damn things but there just aren't any damn timing marks ANYWHERE! the balancer and everything is just smooth, and no pointer either. WHAT THE HELL!

04-25-2007, 06:32 AM	#2
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: I can't be that retarted.....can I? I would say the person that built the engine is the retard not you! There's two things you can do. 1 Leave it alone unless it's just running to bad. 2 Buy a balancer that has a timing mark on it and a pointer and install them. I would go with option 2. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

04-25-2007, 08:06 AM	#3
79blazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 136	Re: I can't be that retarted.....can I? It is common for the harmonic ballencer to have spun. Turn engine till its TDC. If the mark is not at 0 degree, replace the damper. __________________ 79 Blazer Cheyenne, 2wd 305 3.42 stock 85 Caprice, TBI converted, new 350 crate motor, Monte Carlo SS Wheels, Bilstein shocks,

04-25-2007, 08:47 AM	#4
bretcopsey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dayton, oh Posts: 327	Re: I can't be that retarted.....can I? You can buy a timing tape to stick onto the balancer if it does not have any marks, along with a pointer. But if it has spun, you should replace it. __________________ My 51 project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2285825 My 68 Camaro project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2277404/1

04-25-2007, 11:40 AM	#5
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: I can't be that retarted.....can I? Sounds like the guy who rebuild the motor is the retard not you. I would go buy a balancer that has a timing mark on it and a pointer and install them yourself. Should be good to go after that. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

04-25-2007, 11:49 AM	#6
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,275	Re: I can't be that retarted.....can I? of course ive seen motors where the balancer has rust and all or been overpainted on it and you need to really lightly sand the balancer to find the marks ive often used whiteout on the mark so its easier to find with the timing light. Its possible that the pointer wasnt put on or rotted off, but if thats the case you still have a problem. My advice is to determine if the balancer spun like others suggested and if not then to really inspect the balancer to see if the numbers are not there or if they are just playing hide and go seek __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-25-2007, 12:24 PM	#7
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: I can't be that retarted.....can I? Some timing covers don't have a pointer, but a small tube welded on at @ 1:00......you have to point your light down from above, behind the waterpump....... __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A



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