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No, I think the simplest way I can explain it is that the timing marks on the crank are way off. The original TDC notch is now in the BTDC range, and true TDC is further down the crank. In other words, the original timing marks are probably no good to me at this point.
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Yes, I am using the pointer and not the circular piece (what is that even for??). And I am positive first and surface corrosion are not obscuring more marks, I went down that rabbit hole when I first sought them out.Are you using the straight edged, sort of triangle shaped timing pointer or are you looking through the round hole shaped one? Should be using the straight edge one. Regardless, if the engine was assembled correctly, and hasn't jumped time or some crazy incredibly unlikely thing, top center should line up with the timing pointer.
Are you 100% sure that there are no other marks on the balancer that might be covered up with dirt & rust? I had to clean the one on my old '85 really well before I could even see them.
Timing marks question
I've got 2 notches cut in the crankshaft pulley near TDC. I have them marked with paint and ready to do some adjusting with my timing gun. My problem is I'm not sure what the 2 notches represent. I have an 84 BII with the 2.8 and a duraspark conversation..... New owner to this thing and...
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