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Timing Indicator HELP!!!!

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Wicked65

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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HookandLadder said:
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.
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Tim65GT said:
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.
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THANKS TIM!
 

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