12A - no timing marks on pulley

[Martiny]

Hi guys

I have a 12A pulley that looks like it takes 3 belts. The thing is , I cant see any timing marks on the pulley. (unless i am being thick - and it HAS happened before!).

I think the distributor is electronic, ( I am guessing its from 1984 )  so in theory I should only have to set the timing once. I will have to mark the pulley myself I suppose.

As a starting point, how do I find  TDC?  I have the pulley off and the engine out of the car, and the distributor is out.

[MikeLMR]

there should be some marks on the edge closest to the engine. if not you may have to make your own using the keyway as a reference (is the 12 front pulley a one piece jobbie ... no seperate hub with bolts)

[Martiny]

Thanks Mike

Its a seperate one with bolts.

I guess what I should do is remove the plugs and rotate until No1 Rotor shows closest in plug-holes.

Then I have an idea where tdc is, and I can look closely at the pulley there.

[Martiny]

Ah ah!
Thanks Mike, I was looking mostly on the outer most pulley. Checked the inner-most pulley and I found them . Will paint them white now !