Notch up could be either #1 or #3 cylinder TDC. If the dist. rotor is
pointing toward the notch (about 4 o'clock position) you're on #1. You can
also confirm by checking the compression with a finger over the spark plug
hole, or check the valve movement.

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On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 1:52 PM, <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:

> Sadly no engine Stand.
> So if notch up gives me cylinder one, and notch down would then be
> cylinder 4, where do I place the other two?
>
> Am I right in just snugging the valves until they touch until the engine
> had run and the lifters settled/pumped up?
>
> -craig
>
>
> On Oct 2, 2013, at 4:41 PM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> It's actually 180 degrees of crankshaft rotation between #1 and #4 TDC.
>
> If you have the engine in a stand, orienting the pushrods vertically makes
> assembly easier. Otherwise use a flashlight to make sure the pushrods are
> seated.
>
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> Angus
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Craig Cowan <phishman068@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> So I put heads on an engine. The lifters seem firm, pushrods are straight.
>>
>> Now what?
>>
>> Set to tdc #1 and adjust valves in just until contacting? Then turn main
>> pulley 90* and repeat I cylinder 4?
>>
>> What's the trick to keepin the pushrods in the center of the lifter while
>> getting them onto the rocker assembly?
>>
>> Thanks!!
>> -craig
>
>
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