This article mainly introduces Finding3208 DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE Top Center Compression Position For No.1 Piston
No.1piston at top center(TDC) on the compression stroke is the starting point for all timing procedures.
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1. Rermove fitting(1) from the timing hole(3) in the front cover. Put bolt(2) in timing hole(3).
2. Turn the crankshaft COUNTERCLOCKWISE(as seen from rear of engine) until bolt (2) will go into the hole in the drive gear for the camshaft.
3. Remove the valve cover on the right side of the engine(as seen from rear of engine). The two valves at the right front of the engine are the intake and exhaust valves for No.1 cylinder.
4.The intake and exhaust valves for No.1 cylinder must now be closed and the timirg pointer will be in alignment with the TDC-1 on the damper assembly.
The No.1 piston is now at top center on the compression stroke.
