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R.D.F. 12-19-2012 08:26:37 207.118.176.52 Report to Moderator	Hi there, the 302 flywheel can be installed anywhichway but loose or backwards. If the timing marks are important to you make a new mark of your own design at TDC. I know I'll probably hear guff about this, but I was taught by an old time mechanic to set valves with 1 fully open and adjust the closed valve at that time. Seems to work, been doing it that way for over 50 years, sometimes 200+ engines per year. That even works on our Mo Power alky super stock pulling tractor, Merry Christmas, Dale and Doug, River Dale Farms. [Reply]   [No Email]
mmdiesel 12-19-2012 13:08:37 68.89.245.25 Report to Moderator	Re: MM U302 Super Flywheel Markings in reply to R.D.F., 12-19-2012 08:26:37   I agree with you on setting the valves. I used to worry about doing it by the book, and now I get them set pretty quick. It takes practice. [Reply]  [No Email]
JWL 12-20-2012 08:02:49 69.157.9.37 Report to Moderator	Re: MM U302 Super Flywheel Markings in reply to mmdiesel, 12-19-2012 13:08:37   Thanks guys!!! I also set the valves differently then the book says based on what my engine machinist had taught me but I guess my main question is what was the original location of the flywheel (stock location)? Were they put on with timing marks lining up when piston #1 and #4 are on TDC OR when #2 and #3 are on TDC? I know it is not of great importance but I am just curious to know if it is now on correctly or if it had been put on differently then stock when it was rebuilt. Thanks again guys for all your responses!!! [Reply]  [No Email]
Cliff Nelson 12-22-2012 05:49:46 69.21.97.161 Report to Moderator	Re: MM U302 Super Flywheel Markings in reply to JWL, 12-20-2012 08:02:49   Whoever put the flywheel on was not paying attention. It will fit in any position so you have to think about it when installing. It won't hurt anything being off just have to use a different cylinder when timing ignition. [Reply]  [No Email]