RicardoMarine
Gold Medal Contributor
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Thanks, appreciate the help! I do feel the frustration of not being on the water. I think the original timing mark is very close.
Close only counts in "Horse Shoes" and "Grenades".
While getting a feel for the procedure, I found that after turning CCW, my crank bolt would loosen and I had trouble turning the engine.
That is only one reason for NEVER using the center crankshaft bolt.
I've called a couple of my go to auto mechanics to find shops with distributor machines and no luck so far. I'll keep looking...
Yes, keep looking...... it may not be easy, but you will find one!