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Best way to find TDC??

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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Best way to find TDC??

What is the best way to find TDC on an '03. I know the damper is marked but where is the reference point to that mark??
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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12 oclock. straight up.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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If still not 100% sure. Remove front (#1) valve cover, move mark to noon position (Straight up) and both your intake and exhaust valves should be slightly loose. If both are not, rotate motor 360* and check again. Both should be slighlty loose.
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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What is the sequence for the valves?? Tell me if this is right #1 TDC Intake 1,2,4 Exhaust 1,3,5 then rotate 360 and set the rest?
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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Here you go, this should be very helpful to you.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...n&onlynewfaq=1
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