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Chain tension has nothing to do with it. The pointer is not connected to the chain, the balancer is not connected to the chain either.



The main objective I need is to find out whether the 0 mark on the timing cover is indeed TDC. I guess I can see detecting whether the balancer has slipped by utilizing another point.

I appreciate all your help!

Is there any possible way that I can utilize a 3/8" fuel line to detect TDC?



Only if it is solid, will not crush, and will not move when you crank the motor over.

here is picture of a spark plug piston stop. From Comp cams

$8.95 but I would use a locknut on it while using it.

Summit sells one. Just remember to hand crank slowly.

Allen Here's a novel idea, let's not throw a bunch of parts at the car hoping it will fix the problem and instead spend a little time diagnosing it first. Life was a little easier when I was just a wrench.