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Old 11-07-2006, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Cateaux View Post
Vstech,

I've seen TDC whistles for gassers, but I've heard that they're not particularly accurate. I've never used one myself. With an opening as large as an open glowplug hole, would I be able to feel air blowing through the hole? If I'm turning the engine over using the crank bolt it won't be rotating very quickly.
if you can't figure out the 72degrees part, you should feel pressure push your finger off the GP hole as the piston rises in the sleeve.

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