Timing marks illegible

[JimT]

(08-06-2020 )Lonestar10 Wrote:  Another way I've seen is start engine take a 2x4 and cantilever one end into the damper while running and the wood will polish the damper and makes marking visible then take paint marker and mark everything. Can also use engine running after this to spray paint at damper and the rotation will keep the paint from getting to thick and will leave stampings visible

Just be careful that the 2x4 or your hands don't get kicked out toward the fan or belt. Not only would it not be pleasant, but you could end up with bigger repairs. I'm not saying it can't work or that it's a bad idea, but I've seen and experienced enough unintended consequences to make me cautious. It's all good until that split second that something unexpected happens.