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Old 05-07-2007, 01:58 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Oldsproject View Post
........ so thats probably an operator error as there is some play at TDC (3-4 degrees when the piston goes over center ........
At least.

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........ there are a lot of Chevy guys and few Olds ........
There is nothing exotic about an Olds engine. If a shop cannot find a 6° difference, they won't be working on any of my Chevs.

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........ Any tips on what I might be doing wrong .........
You need to make, or buy, a “piston stop”. Then you can follow these instructions.

While you're there, it's a good time to verify the timing mark, on the balancer, matches #1 TDC.

Norm
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Originally Posted by Texascarnut View Post
........ I think you are more of an irritant to everyone here, and most certainly not nearly as smart or knowledgeable as you seem to think you are.
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