He had a 351 stroker built for a Bronco. The builder put on a special water pump. It appears that the timing pointer was part of the timing cover casting on the right side and he cut it off to clear the water hose. If so, and it was cut off, is the only option to make a pointer for the left side and re-mark the dampener? I hope there is an easier way because the head will have to come off to accurately find TDC.
Thanx!

Hollis Franks
Black 63 1/2 XL R Code
Gray 65 289 Falcon Ranchero

10:00, 11:00 and 1/2:00, as you're facing the front of the engine.



Is it an aftermarket balancer that has 3 sets of degree marks on it?

If not...



Just find a bolt on timing pointer that bolts on to the timing cover bolts on the passenger side of the engine.



You DO NOT have to pull the head to find TDC. You can use a degree wheel and a piston stop that threads into the spark plug hole...or you can mark the balancer and use just a spark plug piston stop.



Grab a piece of MSD timing tape that fits the balancer, find true TDC, and put the tape on.



BTW, what kind of "special" water pump did he put on? There are two water pumps available....one for a regular V-belt setup and one for a serpentine belt setup. The serp pumps will run backwards.