Methods of finding TDC (top dead centre) of a diesel engine.
It is very important to knw the top dead centre of a unit to : 1. set the tappet clearence , 2. to check the fuel pump timing, 3. To check the misalignment of engine if new crankshaft fitted or if slippage of crankshaft happens. 4. To fit the timing gears also. HOW TO FIND OR CHECK THE TDC OF A UNIT. We can find the TDC by using following methods: 1. THROUGH THE FLYWHEEL MARKINGS. It is the best method to find the position of particular unit at TDC and BDC as there are markings on flywheel for TDC andBDC and a few degrees like 5,10,15 of that particular unit and so on or as IO ,EC and IS as inlet valve opens , exhaust valve closes. And injection starts. There is a arrow or a stationary marking attached to fixd plate or frame anf pointed towards the flywheel markings , the pointer and markings on flywheel shows the unit number and its poaition at TDC. As if all the markings are gone then in some type of engines there is marking on crankweb of num...

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