I did finally find the timing marks. Lots of sanding and then they were pretty faint. Now to get the vacuum line disconnected. They are pretty well rusted on. Timing with the vacuum line on is about 10 degrees BTDC. I rather doubt that the vacuum advance is working, but will disconnect to make sure.

Thanks for you quick reply and the photos. Now I know what to look for, but the markings must be pretty faint. It isn't easy to get close in either.

Thanks also for the warning about not pulling too hard on the OD handle

I sure hope the OD doesn't have to come out. I have a receipt for a rebuild on the tranny and OD from sometime in the 80's or 90's.

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