buick at TDC, marking harmonic dampner

I switched out my timing cover on the Buick 225 in the 66 jeep a while back with a timing cover from a buick 215. Everything fits besides the timing marks on the wrong side.

My question is can I take my dremel tool and cut a line in the harmonic dampener when I align the dial indicator at TDC at compression stroke. That way I can time the engine using the buick 215 marks and a timing light? otherwise I will just scribe lines on the drivers side timing cover where top dead center is.

Just wondering if a cut in the damper would affect the balance of the engine enough to cause problems.


and just to clarify the intake and exhaust valve is closed at top dead center (compression stroke) on the buick correct?

 

use a piece of chalk to make the right mark show up better with your timing light. my cover was from a 350 buick and needed a little tinkering because the marks were not in the right spot as warloch pointed out

 

I like to use white Testors model paint to mark timing marks. Works very well and stays intact for a long time.


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thanks guys,


I will try model paint if it will last long enough



I didn't realize it was a 215 cover and I needed a cover.


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Maybe use a triangular file to lightly file in a notch so not much material is removed then fill the notch with the model paint.


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White out paint used to correct typing errors works also.

 

Nail polish works. The enamel stuff.

I don't remember how long it lasts though. And you get a whole world of colors an shades to choose from.