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Re: glad to meet you
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 22:59:02 -0800
...set it to about 20 PSI and set the motor to TDC and then listened for the hiss - sure enough it was leaking around...
Natural Bus Trip Report
Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:26:20 +0000
...Don't have a timing light, just do it by ear, probably set it right around 0 or slightly before TDC, but engine now...
Re: leakdown test
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:02:13 -0700
...up- do the compression test, manually turn the engine back to TDC for that cylinder, pop the gauge off the hose, put the leak...
Clutch replacement report - longish
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 16 Mar 2001 11:58:12 -0800
...I also filed a notch in the pressure plate 12mm to the left (counter clockwise) of the factory TDC notch. This allows me to...
Re: Engine worries return
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 29 Jul 2017 16:30:51 -0400
...combustion or exhaust leak into coolant path, with the cylinder at TDC, could pressurized air be applied to each cylinder while watching for air...
Truoble Tuning Mixed up engine! (long)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Apr 1994 12:37:50 EDT
...of the vacuum retard that was standard with this model) So TDC is a little to the RIGHT of this notch. Correct? The distributor...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
Thu, 27 Jan 2005 12:22:27 -0500
...alternator center nut ~ Turn engine Clockwise // Once you find Number 1 TDC // Insert your test hose into number 1 cylinder then connect your air...
DCL
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:24:11 -0800
...Get the piston TDC. Clean the piston and rings. Offset the rings 90 degrees. Position the band so that its ears are between the...
Re: 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 23 May 2017 16:33:01 -0700
...By the time I've got the van up on the lift, the spark plugs removed and the #1 piston at TDC with the...
Re: Head Damage?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 22:13:52 -0400
...Using compressed air into a cylinder set with the valves closed, TDC may blow back into the cooling system if the leak is real...
Re: wrist pins/boston bob
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Thu, 3 Feb 2005 08:14:57 +1100
...one side (skirt) to the other just before the piston reaches TDC..Pistons are made with an offset wrist pin hole the offset is...
Re: !982 Diesel
Historical mailing list - Sylvain B
Tue, 26 Dec 2000 10:53:10 -0500
...3) rotate engine until #1 piston is at TDC. 4)loosen >tensioner pulley and remove belt. 5) use $200 worth of special tools to...
Re: coolant in oil
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:05:55 -0500
...doing another cylinder!!! As you turn the engine toget others to TDC, HOLD the one trying to go up firmly down!!! The coolant system...
Re: Hydraulic lifters
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 11:39:34 -0700
...am working on the cylinders separately after setting the engine at TDC on each.) In the case of both of the intake valves, as...
Re: Arduino and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:24:34 -0800
...So ....for the one cylinder that happens to be just before TDC with the >> spark plug firing .. >> that cylinder's injection pulse is actually...
Re: Maybe I've got this "deck height" issue solved
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sun, 9 May 1999 21:49:56 EDT
...statement is "the distance between the top of >the piston at TDC and the cylinder wall contact point of the head >should >be at...
Re: Made the mistake of checking compression
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 5 Sep 2012 23:02:06 -0700
...If there is no leak down in #1 & #3 at TDC, then it's the cam. What tool do you recommend for a leak...
Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 10
Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
Thu, 6 Dec 2001 18:37:03 -0800
...I did the injection timing, inserting the tool into the hole on the injection pump sprocket, finding TDC through the spyhole on the transmission...
Re: My near Vanagon disaster(long)
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Sun, 21 Sep 2003 23:46:43 +0000
...that maybe I had a loose clutch/flywheel. > >I removed the TDC inpection plug and pryed on the flywheel-it went >"clunk-clunk". > >That...
Re: I need help from my air-cool budy's, timing questions!!!
Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
Sun, 15 Sep 2002 07:50:25 -0400
...Next, get #1 to TDC by removing the spark plug, and placing your pinkie finger in the spark plug hole. Roll the motor over...
Re: oil consumption
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:10:38 -0700
...the engine, engine in the van. > You position a cylinder to TDC on compressione.........then pressurize that > cylinder with compressed air through the spark...
Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: No luck getting injection pump drive shaft seal out
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:51:22 -0700
...Indeed, when I tensioned the new timing belt everything lined up perfectly (valves, injection pump, TDC mark.) Will double check tomorrow that I got...
Re: Wet weather power loss
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 02:10:49 -0400
...ECU inputs are Coolant temp, Air temp, AFM opening, rpm and TDC from Hall sender, lambda sensor, throttle switch (WOT and closed throttle [should...
Re: wrist pins Boston bob
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Tue, 1 Feb 2005 06:11:26 -0500
...one side (skirt) to the other just before the piston reaches >> TDC..Pistons are made with an offset wrist pin hole the offset is...
Re: Made the mistake of checking compression
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 6 Sep 2012 19:45:16 -0400
...If there is no leak down in #1 & #3 at TDC, then it's the cam. What tool do you recommend for a leak...
Re: New distributor missing hall sender?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:06:51 -0700
...new distributor was that I > hadn't set cylinder one to TDC and adjusted the position of the distributor > to match so it would...
Re: !982 Diesel
Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
Tue, 26 Dec 2000 20:53:27 -0600
...3) rotate engine until #1 piston is at TDC. 4)loosen > >tensioner pulley and remove belt. 5) use $200 worth of special tools to...
Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 09:55:32 -0600
...A 'must have.' > > then ...sure, Bentley says to do this or that ... > but really ..if you get it idling at around TDC or a...
Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:26:41 -0500
...When reved it should total about 54 deg 2) TDC is a good place to set the timing on a 2.1 with the...
AW: AW: Help with diagnosis (please)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Mon, 16 Sep 2002 09:45:55 -0700
...However, once it got a piston over TDC , it spun and started, no oil light no nasty noises, and idled OK. Turned off and...
Little Martha running, but not driving yet (long)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 11 Dec 1995 18:02:48 -0800
...I sure hope the one notch in it is really TDC. * No foam seal on dog-house air-duct. Buy weatherstip, install. * Entire elecrical...
Re: Fridae Question about ignition timing..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:22:25 -0700
...If it came loose just as the little notch hit the case > seam...that > |was TDC... > | My 36hp bus was especially sensitive to timing...
RE: Hi Again + 1962 timing help
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 10:32:00 -0700 (PDT)
...This, if you have it, is TDC. >My boyfriend has taught me a presumably unorthodox timing method >without using a static light. Set the...
Re: wrist pins Boston bob
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Tue, 1 Feb 2005 08:06:00 -0800
...one side (skirt) to the other just before the piston reaches >>> TDC..Pistons are made with an offset wrist pin hole the offset is...
Re: Bad Tiico's and Good Samaritans (story)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 19:13:32 -0800
...to time an I4 motor is to set the cam to TDC by removing the valve cover and lining up the mark on the...
Re: More timing confusion
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 4 Apr 2010 16:44:06 -0700
...and lazy if a 1.9 is at 5 after tdc ... but, 'more of less' if all yes is good ........like say four nice...
Re: 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Tue, 23 May 2017 23:22:19 -0700
...By the time I've got the van up on the lift, the spark plugs removed and the #1 piston at TDC with the...
Re: Real time help needed
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:36:42 -0700
...wrote: >>> You can test the hall easily enough. >>> Set engine at TDC #1 >>> Remove distributor cap >>> Pull center wire from cap and set end...
Re: Hydraulic lifters
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:47:18 -0700
...am working on the cylinders separately after setting the engine at TDC on each.) In the case of both of the intake valves, as...
Re: How does a leak down tester work???
Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:11:02 -0500
...alternator center nut ~ Turn engine Clockwise // Once you find Number 1 TDC // Insert your test hose into number 1 cylinder then connect your air...
Re: DCL
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 09:59:43 -0800
...I ended up using the > > 3-3/8 - 3-5/8 size. > > > > Get the piston TDC. Clean the piston and > > rings. Offset the rings...
Re: diagnosis--blown piston ring?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:06:59 -0500
...With the engine cold, the mechanic turned the dead cylinder to TDC so both intake and exhaust valves were closed. The mechanic did a...
Re: 87 AFM Cold wthr prblm (long)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 7 Sep 2003 17:21:22 -0700
...A small electric current is developed and TDC signals sent to the ECU. The distributor trigger wheel would have to be modified or replaced...
Re: Update and question inline VW Van block swap (in progress)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:21:22 -0700
...like when, idle speed doesn't go up as your turn it more, you're probably at 45 degrees TDC.. then turn it clockwise...
Re: firing on 3 cylinders.
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:50:47 -0500
...I'm lining them up in such a way that Plug one is > > directy above where the rotor lines up at TDC, and to...
Re: Real time help needed
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:58:31 -0700
...wrote: > > You can test the hall easily enough. > > Set engine at TDC #1 > > Remove distributor cap > > Pull center wire from cap and set end...
Re: glad to meet you
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 26 Nov 2002 01:16:11 -0800
...set it to about 20 PSI and set the motor to TDC and then listened for the hiss - sure enough it was leaking around...
Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 22 Dec 2013 22:14:29 -0800
...actuation and movement. >> You can tell when it's on # 1 TDC to fire if you know what to look >> for. . >> >> S. >> On 12...
Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:05:17 -0500
...When reved it should total about 54 deg 2) TDC is a good place to set the timing on a 2.1 with the...
Re: Mystery starting issue 85 auto
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:32:03 -0500
...The ECU has to find this TDC mark and align it with the crank sensor every time it tries to start. The cam sensor...
Re: Advice wanted (and maybe some sympathy) on what looks somewhat major..
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:12:21 -0700
...the bad cylinders (about 80 psi) with the piston held at TDC and listen to where it escapes. It will either be intake or...
Re: Wet weather power loss
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 06:15:34 -0400
...ECU inputs are Coolant temp, Air temp, AFM > opening, rpm and TDC from Hall sender, lambda sensor, throttle switch (WOT > and closed throttle [should...
Re: Distributor Woe's continue!!!
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 23 Dec 2013 01:20:17 -0600
...actuation and movement. >>> You can tell when it's on # 1 TDC to fire if you know what to look >>> for. . >>> >>> S. >>> On 12...
Re: Real time help needed
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 29 Mar 2020 09:22:30 -0700
...wrote: > > You can test the hall easily enough. > > Set engine at TDC #1 > > Remove distributor cap > > Pull center wire from cap and set end...
Re: Mystery starting issue 85 auto
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sun, 24 Dec 2023 11:21:44 -0700
...The ECU has to find this TDC mark and align it with the crank sensor every time it tries to start. The cam sensor...
Re: 2.1 WBX Valve Adjustment
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Thu, 8 Jun 2017 21:22:13 +0000
...By the time I've got the van up on the lift, the spark plugs removed and the #1 piston at TDC with the...
Re: Advice wanted (and maybe some sympathy) on what looks somewhat major..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:22:37 -0700
...the bad cylinders (about 80 psi) with the piston held at TDC > and listen to where it escapes. It will either be intake or...
Re: Distributor Swap and Timing Issues - 88 GL with 2.1WBX
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Sun, 15 Dec 2013 10:17:55 -0800
...A 'must have.' >> >> then ...sure, Bentley says to do this or that ... >> but really ..if you get it idling at around TDC or a...
Re: Solar panel for top of Westy
Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:18:56 -0500
...There was a TDC sensor connected to the check plug, too, so it knew which one was #1 and could tell you which cylinder...
Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:56:24 -0500
...it melted the thermostat housing and the plastic plug over the TDC hole. I don't want to re-use anything in the engine...