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Subject:Re: Cylinder 1 location
From:neil N
Date:Tue, 4 Sep 2007 15:07:32 -0700

Correct!

Here's a pic:

http://www.benplace.com/pushrod/cyl_position.jpg

If you don't already know, there is a mark on rim of dist. that
indicates TDC of #1 cylinder. The mark on engine pulley should line up
with "0" on your static timing scale when rotor lines up with mark on
dist.

Cheers,

Neil.

--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia -
"Jaco"  (Bustorius)

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On 9/4/07, Mike Frost <wasserleaker@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am adjusting my timing and I just want to verify that I have the cylinder
> locations correct in my 86 2.1L water cooled digifant Vanagon:
>
>
> (front of van)
>
> 3     1
>
> 4     2
>
> (rear of van)
>
> So, when leaning over the engine thru the rear hatch, cylinder 1 is the
> farthest from me on the right, right?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike
>