quikstang347
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Jan 22, 2009
- Messages
- 31
i have the 454 out of my boat and rebuilt it . after all the machine work and assembling . it is ready to go. i turned the crank over by hand and it does not rotate the entire way. i then proceeded to pull the valve covers and take the pushrods out. it now turn over fine. my question is there are no timing marks on the lower gear. so i put it on tru TDC for #1 then installed the cam with the hole in the gear (looks like a mark) facing straight down. it does not appear it is right any help would be appreciated . it does have a gear to gear setup, ( large top and small crank gear) i know it should be on tdc for #1 and if i get it there, i am lost on where the cam gear faces. thanks for looking and have a great day