Timing Indicator HELP!!!!

[Wicked65]

I bought a timing pointer because i noticed that i didnt have one. Well, I went to put it on, and it seems that there is just no way to make it fit. So, is this the timing cover with the tit instead of a pointer? And if so, do i use the yellow arrow or red arrow, or another spot to use to time the car? ANY advice will help, cause chilton is very vague on this part. its a 65 with a 289 of unknown year.

 

[Tim65GT]

Mine had the pointer (where your red arrow is) cast into the timing cover, but it was about an inch long with a tip like a flat blade screwdriver, instead of the stubby nipple you have.

 

[HookandLadder]

The pointer goes off of the nipple. It you want to estimate it. From a bolt put into the block stub it is just under 1/4 of an inch. Hope the pics help. You would use the red arrow spot on your pic for reference.

 

[Wicked65]

The pointer goes off of the nipple. It you want to estimate it. From a bolt put into the block stub it is just under 1/4 of an inch. Hope the pics help. You would use the red arrow spot on your pic for reference.

Your my hero... umm.. in a non gay sort of way...THANKS A TON!!!!

 

[Wicked65]

Mine had the pointer (where your red arrow is) cast into the timing cover, but it was about an inch long with a tip like a flat blade screwdriver, instead of the stubby nipple you have.

THANKS TIM!

 

[HookandLadder]

The 1/4 inch would be toward the motor. You probably figured this out from the picture, but just being sure.