Timing detail for '39 Six

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2016/10/12 19:24:59

I am trying to get the timing set on my '39 Six. The mechanic performing the work asked me to try and find out where the timing marks, etc., are on the car as there is no obvious 'pointer' and timing marks on the harmonic balancer that we can see. Is there a specific procedure for the Six?
I looked through the service bulletin files and could not find anything that answered the questions re: recommended timing setting, dwell, points gap, etc. I also want to take the distributor out and, in other vehicles I have worked on, there is a TDC mark on the harmonic balancer. Is TDC ascertained by a flywheel mark or some other method on the Six? Any help, pics or directions to the appropriate archive would be hugely appreciated. Much thanks to any willing to share.