Thanks whunter on the FSM.

I really think I just have a bent pointer (I am hoping all that I am dealing with). The other possibility is I am off a tooth somewhere. If the pointer is just bent, maybe I could bend it back once I know where TDC is. Or if I can replace that bracket that has the pointer on it, maybe that would work.

Still not sure how I can determine TDC without a spark plug hole above the piston. I am sure someone will chime in on that one.

(Diesel911 - You were writing your post as I was writing mine, looks like we are on the same page.)