XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) 1996 - 2006
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

4.2L #1 cyl at TDC question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-29-2022, 06:02 PM
Lannyl81's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Green Valley, AZ
Posts: 433
Likes: 0
Received 141 Likes on 82 Posts
Default 4.2L #1 cyl at TDC question

Are there any timing marks that show when cylinder #1 is at TDC?

Reason for asking is that I want to do a leak down test on cylinder #2 as a compression check had #2 a bit lower than the others by about 10%. I know not much, but this was the only cylinder that was different, all others were almost exactly the same. I did #2 three times and got the same number each time.

Also is my thinking correct here?...
The 4.2L engine firing order is 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8; with 90° of crankshaft rotation between each firing? Then if I can find #1 TDC, rotate crank 90° and I will have #2 at TDC?

I suppose I could use the ole long piece of plastic tube down the spark plug hole, rotate engine stopping when plastic tube reaches it highest point when the piston is at the top. But this does not tell me if on compression or exhaust stroke. Of course if cylinder does not hold any pressure, rotate crank 360°.

If there is a timing mark, would save me a bit of time.

THANKS
 
  #2  
Old 03-29-2022, 06:19 PM
xalty's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 3,261
Received 1,040 Likes on 836 Posts
Default

no.

flywheel lock hole is 45 after TDC
 
  #3  
Old 03-30-2022, 09:49 AM
Lannyl81's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Green Valley, AZ
Posts: 433
Likes: 0
Received 141 Likes on 82 Posts
Default

I had forgotten about the flywheel lock hole....guess I could get the lock hole aligned, then rotate additional 45° to have #2 at TDC. That should work right?
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
The Moneypit
XJ XJ6 / XJ8 / XJR ( X350 & X358 )
7
05-02-2018 09:37 AM
Benhamtroll
XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III
5
09-22-2011 06:05 AM
97xkeconv
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
1
09-10-2011 02:11 PM
embreelynn
S-Type / S type R Supercharged V8 ( X200 )
1
08-02-2010 07:18 AM
southwest
X-Type ( X400 )
3
05-23-2009 07:11 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: 4.2L #1 cyl at TDC question



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:14 AM.