1986 GMC Safari timing

1986 GMC SAFARI
24,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DARLA357
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I need to set the timing on my van because someone hade decided to turn the shaft and did not mark the spot. So when it was turned I have no idea where to put the shaft.I tried to start it it wants to starts and then just spins
Jun 7, 2008 at 7:20 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The engine's no.1 piston should be on the compression stroke/TDC then line it up -see below


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Jun 8, 2008 at 11:45 AM
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