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Old 08-15-2017 | 04:07 PM
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Default Timing mark on 502 on balancer
there is no timing tape just a mark does anyone know how much timing that gives you
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Old 08-15-2017 | 06:18 PM
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thats suppose to be tdc.
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Old 08-15-2017 | 06:59 PM
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Not knowing which 502 but figuring it should be 8 BTDC
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Old 08-15-2017 | 07:27 PM
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Interesting, my Gen VI 502 engines have numbers on balancers.
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Old 08-15-2017 | 07:37 PM
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Gen 6 2000 502 mag mpi
redid the now a 509 with a carb
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Old 08-15-2017 | 07:48 PM
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Using a msd setup with box 📦
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Old 08-15-2017 | 09:21 PM
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the line on the balancer is tdc when lined up with the timing tang,you need a timing lite with advance knob to check actuial timing.
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Old 08-16-2017 | 07:25 AM
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Either advance light or timing tape (If the marks have not been painted over)
JEGS Performance Products 40725: Timing Tape for Pontiac with 5.25" Balancer | JEGS
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Old 08-16-2017 | 05:33 PM
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you can buy timing tape. Also you have to buy the correct timing tape that matches the size of your harmonic balancer
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Old 11-22-2025 | 04:09 PM
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The mark on the balancer is ( top dead center ) 0.00 degrees
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