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Now you got me thinking... I'll check again... As far as I remember one turn (timing mark aligned) was both closed and second turn it was exhaust/intake but I'll check. Quite difficult doing that without anyone helping.

OK, finally an update... but I think I'm being really stupid and missing something? I did everything as per last post and after that, using a screwdriver, I rotated the oil pump until the distributor was sitting pointing #1 Cylinder. Quick RECAP: -Timing mark on 5 BEFORE -TDC with both valves...

Here's where I am so far... I'm still doing suspension but HAD TO have a quick look into timing. I didn't touch anything, just checked where things are... so with the timing aligned (or so) the distributor is pointing to cylinder 2! (Maybe in this Car number 1 is on the LEFT? 😆) Did 2 full...

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation. I'm replacing suspension bits at the moment but certainly will look into it soon. My cover is the one on the LEFT in your picture. I same similar issue with the Challenger, timing mark completely off. It'd be nice to "fix" both cars. I'll...

I forgot to add something, after valves closed, make sure the mark is lined up and check the cables? Firing order could be wrong.

Hi all, I've been reading many threads about timing and would like to double check what to do in my car. Stock 318 with a pertronix ignition. I can't see the mark under any circumstances. I know the mark exists in the balancer but when I use the lamp, it's not aligned with the timing cover...

Excellent material, thanks for sharing.

Exactly, that's what was getting me as well.

Better pics!!! 10 bolts.

I just realised with your comment that I'm asking in the qrong place. I asked something about the challenger and forgot to change the forum. Anyway... this car is a 1970 Coronet 440 5.2 Sorry about the poor angle, the tank is right behind it making it impossible to take a good pic. I'll jack...

Trying to find out which diff is this one? Any guess? All the references I find for 8 3/4s shows no screws on the back plate. I need to buy the gasket and driveshaft seal. Thank you.

Can't really hear it if not in gear. Once in gwar it's there all the time on acceleration. If I stop accelerating the noise will ease/disappear.

True, didn't think about that. I'll put it on the ramp and check next week.

Had no chance to test the exhaust. Trying to remove the ends to apply pressure and see if I can hear something. Engine itself seems to be very quiet to be honest, been around with an stethoscope and couldn't hear anything unusual. No idea how many miles but hasn't been touched in decades.

Hi all, just double checking suggestions about this tapping noise very loud when the car is in gear. Here's the video: Engine is a 318, probably tired and some white smoke coming from the exhaust. I checked the lifters and it seems to be all good. Can it be valves? If it was a tad easier...