Finding TDC on a Nissan safari td42

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Finding TDC on a Nissan safari td42

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Thought I was reasonably bright, but cannot find TDC to check tappets.
Haynes manual shows a toothed plate next to crank flywheel, can't find it !
Found 2 marks about 20mm apart on flywheel but can't see what to align these flywheel marks with. She a 1988 if that makes any difference.
Any help and picture greatly appreciated.
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Re: Finding TDC on a Nissan safari td42

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Mark on front pulley and ridge on front alloy cover , 1 mark is tdc and the other a timing mark , Check your rocker faces and shaft for wear they are almost alwayd fucked ,
We reface the rockers for 150 and new nissan rocker shafts for 225 inc gst
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Re: Finding TDC on a Nissan safari td42

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Think I may just be blind and/or thick !
The crankcase pulley has 2 marks but can't see the line up marks on any alloy cover ! Is it best to look up from beneath the vehicle or in through the top to find the line up point ? Can you better describe exactly where to look for the line up point ?
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Re: Finding TDC on a Nissan safari td42

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from the manual other photo timing marks for the pump
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Re: Finding TDC on a Nissan safari td42

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generally the shroud and rad is in the way for you to see them clearly
89 safari, pto winch, 33x15 simexs. sliders,75mm lift . turbo intercoolered
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Re: Finding TDC on a Nissan safari td42

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Awesome, THANK YOU !
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Re: Finding TDC on a Nissan safari td42

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All done ! Bloody hard to see, was easier to remove bottom plate under the motor and shove my hand up and feel for the raised marker point.
Picture made all the difference
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