Can't find timing marks

Posted by Palindrome On 2016/6/24 17:15:03

My '48 Custom 8 is now running and has brakes. Its idle is uneven and it doesn't rev up very far. I've replaced plugs, points, wires, condenser and just replaced the coil. I need to time it, but can't see any timing marks on the lower pulley/harmonic balancer. It was quite corroded and I have sanded it off to the point where marks should be visible, I think. Does anyone have a photo of the timing marks so I know what I'm looking for. I've timed many cars and usually the marks clear enough to then mark with paint or chalk.

The car has sat for about 12 years. I was surprised when draining the transmission and OD to get a lot of water out of each. The OD had more water than the remaining horrible, milky oil that was left. The cable to the OD is stuck and the car wants to run in OD and freewheel all the time. Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Bob