do we set tdc at 0 on the timing cover or do we use the peep hole on the cover. i set the dizzy up by using 0 and the jeep started and idled but it would pop when you opened the throttle . had to move the rotor 1 tooth cw to get it to run right ?

 

You set up tdc on compression stroke cylinder no 1 . dont look at timing mark untill after thats been done then you set mark on balancer to "0" on cover .It should be pretty close all ready.

 

allready did that ,the motor will start and idle but when you give it thottle it will pop and sputter. i have to move the dizzy one tooth cw to get it to run .

 

Rotor does not point directly to no 1 piston like older cars you know ?

 

Setting Your 4.0 at #1 TDC
　

With #1 spark plug removed, turn the engine over clockwise using the 3/4" front crankshaft bolt. You will see the degree marks on your front cover. You will see the timing mark on the balancer. Mark them with chalk or white-out. While turning the engine over, put your finger/thumb over #1 spark plug hole. As the mark on the balancer approaches the marks on the front cover, if you are coming up on #1 TDC, pressure in the cylinder will push on your finger. If there's no pressure, you're at #6 TDC and need to crank the engine over until you see the marks coming together and you get pressure. Set the mark on the balancer to the 0 mark on the front cover.

 

ok 0 it is. now i have to figure out why its not lining up like it is suppose too. is there a easy way to check the cam timing with out pulling the timing chain cover.

 

What's not lining up?

 

the rotor is not lining up like you have in your dizzy setup with the crank set at 0 it is in the middle of 1 and 5 post on the dizzy. seems to be 1 tooth off. thats why i was asking if it lined up in the middle of the peep hole below the 0 mark on the timing chain cover.

 

The rotor turns clockwise. The TRAILING edge of the rotor should be .020" PAST the #1 terminal on the cap.

 

CK..just in case it helps, keep in mind the books and diagrams are all wrong. #1 is at 5:00 as viewed from the side.


Hey! You did save my photo VVV

 

And, it's the one terminal with the #1 plug wire hooked to it.

And, the decent caps have a 1 on them.

 

found the problem why it would not line up .The hb had moved about 20*. thanks for all the help. now on to the next problem.

 

Hey, good catch. Glad you gotr'. For anyone following...a straw in the plug hole can be helpful to find TDC. (roughly anyway)

 

Did it look like this?

 

no, the rubber was alittle cracked. but i did notice i could not see the timing mark very good . the darn thing is starting to walk to the inside.