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• Timing marks question
  Historical mailing list - Jonny Miner
  Sun, 24 Mar 96 17:18:45 UT
  ...The problem is, in the table that shows where each year is to be timed, it shows mine as having three timing marks (TDC...
• More cylinder numbering
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 11:17:34 PDT
  ...3 1 4 2 Aside from checking the distributor rotor, how does one check for TDC on #1, instead of #3, since both would...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 08:25:56 -0800
  ...Below, I meant to say that "B" is the real TDC (both valves on #1 closed, and pulley mark @ TDC), not "A" which is...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 14 Apr 2008 23:55:39 -0700
  ...This > indicates TDC. > > Here's what I did to the engine prior to install: > > replaced timing belt, serp belt, water pump, switched to a...
• Adjusting lifters preload
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 9 Oct 2019 10:34:45 -0700
  ...do I have to bring the piston to TDC, reset and re-adjust or could I just open the valve cover and add 1...
• Re: TDC ?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 20:30:31 PST
  ...Smith" <csmith@sdsc.edu> writes: > >I'm getting mixed messages from my Haynes and Muir on the meaning of >TDC >(especially as it relates...
• Re: What does this do ?
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:21:29 -0700
  ...What does this do ? > > >> relay TDC-Marker ? >> >> http://medusa.education.ucsb.edu/~john/images/tdc-marker.jpg >> >> and can I remove it ? >> >> -john >>
• TDC Sender Removal
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Sat, 22 Mar 2003 09:26:15 -0800
  Hi, I've got the torque converter plate off my engine case and I'm trying to remove the TDC sender. Do I just...
• Re: TDC ?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 21:58:44 -0500
  You've got a good grasp on the definition of TDC. Don't try to confuse yourself by reading books. :) >At 01:31 PM...
• Adjusting Valves
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Fri, 24 Feb 1995 09:52:03 -0600
  ...rolling the bus until we think they are pretty close to TDC, and doing the feeler gauge thing. Is this how it happens? Right...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 12:29:24 -0700
  ...I can't think of any unique use for the tdc sensor, unless... A practical joke gizmo that takes the pulses and makes them...
• Re: '85, 1.9 timing questions (cont)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 10 Feb 2002 00:03:31 -0600
  Hi, Yes, 5 degrees after TDC is what they did. I believe it was a mis-guided attempt at emission control. If I remember...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:30:29 -0700
  ...This > > indicates TDC. > > > > Here's what I did to the engine prior to install: > > > > replaced timing belt, serp belt, water pump, switched to a...
• Re: TDC, AC
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 11:08:16 -0800
  Matt Bushore asks how to id TDC on a 2.0. I had this same problem on my 914, where, for extra fun, you...
• Re: On 2.1L is TDC the U groove on pulley?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 4 Sep 2002 09:59:50 -0400
  ...On 2.1L is TDC the U groove on pulley? I have run into some confusion in the Bentley manual as to which mark...
• Re: Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:50:26 -0700
  ...On Calif models, this indicates 5 degrees AFTER TDC. On Federal models, this indicates 7.5 degrees BEFORE TDC. Mounted with the screen should...
• Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:40:45 -0500
  As soon as the focus TDCI hits our other design goal of availability and parts support(looking to 07 here) we plan on having...
• Re: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Wed, 2 Jul 2014 12:21:49 -0700
  Surely someone here could come up with a use for a TDC sensor! Alistair? Felder? Sent from my 1963 maroon and cream 702B Western...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:40:39 -0400
  ...Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark? > If I wasn't backed up to the eyeballs I'd come over and turn...
• Re: Timing on 84GL
  Historical mailing list - The Old Volks Home
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 16:59:36 -0700
  ...One (U shaped) is >for the TDC and the other (V) is for the timing. For the Digijet, it only >shows the V timing...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 4 Dec 2013 14:46:44 -0500
  ...nah, >I'd better try to calculate this tomorrow! One pulse per (piston @ TDC** on firing stroke) so two per crankshaft revolution. 850 rpm...
• Re: engine noises
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 20:24:54 -0700
  ...I do mine different from most people, on TDC I set mine to "0" clearance leave them that way until the noise goes away...
• Re: TDC sender
  Historical mailing list - exit
  Fri, 02 Sep 94 00:10 CDT
  ...What's the TDC sender for? (or something like that) I had that selfsame question when I rebuilt my 2L. The sender was in...
• Re: stumped
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:08:28 -0800
  On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 2:09 PM, Robert Ueltzen <robueltzen@gmail.com> wrote: ..... > 3. �Right now, the timing is at TDC. �I...
• Re: Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:43:54 -0700
  ...Bentley simply > said get the engine to TDC and then put the distributor in, as if any > vaguely trained monkey could find TDC. Muir...
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:40:51 -0700
  ...This > > > indicates TDC. > > > > > > Here's what I did to the engine prior to install: > > > > > > replaced timing belt, serp belt, water pump, switched to a...
• Re: '86 GL tuning advise
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 27 Sep 1997 21:07:21 -0400
  Eric, I recently discovered that there are in fact two timing marks on the pulley wheel: ----------^---->F ---u----------->R The "u" mark is TDC...
• Re: Setting timing on '85
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 28 Sep 2001 14:51:34 -0400
  ...clamp bolt (10mm wrench) turn to adjust. "V" Notch is factory mark 5ATDC. "U" is TDC mark for adjusting valves, etc... Line it up...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] RE: Finding TDC on I-4 Conversion, 1.9TD @ 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 13:07:39 -0600
  ...When I > look at the KEP flywheel through the access hole, I can see the TDC mark. > Here's where I'm a little...
• Re: Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 23:39:08 +0800
  ...Finding TDC (dumb question?) I'm planning on adjusting the rockers on my '81 (w/ hyd. lifters) in the next day or so. I...
• Re: Bummer, man--Gross Polluter
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 23 May 2007 19:24:53 -0400
  ...If I were to advance the timing at all I "Might" go to 0 (TDC) but I wouldn't advance a 1.9 more...
• '85, 1.9 timing questions
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 18:05:40 -0800
  ...The manual shows 5 degrees being to the right of TDC and on my pulley it's to the left. Can anyone explain the...
• Re: Leak Down Test at TDC instead of BDC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 19:02:52 -0500
  Another reason for doing the leak down test at TDC is that at BDC both valves will be slightly open unless the valve train...
• Re: timing question
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sat, 11 Mar 2000 10:27:14 -0500
  ...The last step; the movement back to TDC is what measures the lift. (and should be done precisely by sighting TDC from straight above...
• Re: Valve clearance not at tdc?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 19:58:15 -0400
  ...Valve clearance not at tdc? > The way I find top dead center is to watch the rotor as I turn the engine. > With a...
• Re: aligning distributor
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 01:17:52 UT
  ...When aligned with the notch #1 cyl is a TDC with valves CLOSED; with the dist. 180 deg away #1 is at TDC with...
• valve adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 08:50:17 -0800
  For solid lifter there is a gap at tdc but with the hydralic lifter the valve is set slightly open at tdc???? Is the...
• '86 Westy timing conundrum
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Wed, 15 May 2002 14:10:00 -0500
  ...It seemed to be hitting Top Dead Center well before the U-notch for TDC appeared on the pulley. I cycled the engine on...
• Re: Emergency - Mystery Part Identifcation - SOLVED!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 20:32:21 +0200
  ...Emergency - Mystery Part Identifcation Needed! > > TDC pick-up for VW diagnostic equipment. Useless. Should run to a 3-pin > connector mounted on the alternator. > >
• Re: Vanagon/Jetta timing issue. Use RPM sensor hole to find #1 TDC mark?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:48:47 -0700
  ...This > > > > indicates TDC. > > > > > > > > Here's what I did to the engine prior to install: > > > > > > > > replaced timing belt, serp belt, water pump, switched to a...
• Flywheel TDC mark? and tranny access hole?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 09:30:36 -0800
  ...Where is the TDC mark on the flywheel and is there an access-hole in the tranny somewhere that i can view it?? I...
• Re: BTDT?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 21 May 1998 17:48:50 -0700
  ...6deg BTDC means that the plug will fire when the piston is 6 degrees (according to the crank) before reaching TDC. At 14:27...
• Timing on rebuilt engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 May 1999 15:39:21 -0400
  ...I have verified that crank-pulley TDC is equal to #1 cylinder TDC. I have swapped ECU and distributor one at a time with...
• Re: '79 Transporter-High Idle
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sat, 18 May 1996 20:55:39 -0700 (PDT)
  ...There is some kind of funky vacuum advance/retard system on the distributor that requires the idle timing to be after TDC instead of...
• Re: Advancing timing
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 10:13:19 -0400
  ...I would try going to TDC (advanced from 4 or 5 ATDC). Turn the distributor until the TDC mark (the round groove) aligns with...
• Re: WAS Re: Bottom end reassembly?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 00:03:34 +0200
  ...It is quite obvious where the TDC for cyl #1 is, when you are holding the crank in your hands! just hold the crank...
• Finding TDC (dumb question?)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 09:29:10 -0600
  ...The question I have is, what's the easiest way to rotate the type IV motor to find TDC on the cylinders? I know...
• Three questions on ignition timing.
  Historical mailing list - Thormod Nordahl
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 13:46:51 +0200
  ...Is the notch on the belt pulley at TDC or at 5 degrees ahead of TDC 2. Same question for the mark on the...
• Re: Timing marks 2.1
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 2 May 2001 13:07:37 -0400
  ...The circular one is TDC and the other is set to the timing spec for that engine. Replacement pulleys have only the circular notch...
• Re: More cylinder numbering
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 13:23:40 +0200
  ...3 1 4 2 Aside from checking the distributor rotor, how does one check for TDC on #1, instead of #3, since both would...
• Re: Where is my engine number?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 1 Aug 95 9:46:45 PDT
  If you find and mark TDC, you could use a protractor to make the other marks you need? Dave
• Re: PLEASE HELP!!!.... TIMING ISSUES ON NEW ENGINE
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Erlandson
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 21:53:57 -0400
  ...TDC and note that you TDC mark will again be visible and be lining up with the crankcase seam, but this isn;t TDC...
• Re: 81
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Darilek
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 08:54:38 -0500
  ...Make sure the rotor is then pointing to the correct cylinder that is at TDC (may have to take your valve covers off to...
• leaking Head test....opinions needed
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 17:12:34 -0700
  ...Ken Lewis also insisted the cylinder be at TDC to do this. Does this sound like I'm doing it right? Please email advice...
• Re: Leak Down Test at TDC instead of BDC
  Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
  Thu, 27 Jan 2005 19:29:44 EST
  Dave ~~ Glad to see you have it alll together in the TDC Mode ~~~~~ eVen in the backwoods where they have to have the sunshine...
• Re: BTDT?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Fri, 22 May 1998 03:30:29 -0400
  ...6deg > BTDC means that the plug will fire when the piston is 6 degrees (according > to the crank) before reaching TDC. > > At 14:27...
• Re: Top Dead Center sensor
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 17:22:29 -0600
  ...Everybody else just uses a screwdriver or coat hanger wire down #1 cylinder to find TDC. Stan Wilder On Wed, 14 Nov 2001 12...
• Re: Timing tips for Idiots
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:05:43 -0700
  If all you have done is remove the distributor itself there is no need to find TDC to put it back or replace it...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 17:04:42 -0400
  ...checking the pump timing at TDC with a dial indicator produces the following: cold start in 1.05 mm, cold start out 1.45...
• RE: TDC ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 13:07:00 -0700
  Chris, Which direction is the engine being turned for the Haynes/Muir definition? If backwards, at least the piston will be at the top...