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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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#24556 05/29/2003 3:02 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,907 | When the engine fellow reinstalled the head gasket on my rebuilt 261, I noticed the #1 and #6 pistons were at the top of their strokes (besides being new and very, very pretty).
How can I tell if #1 is at TDC or 180 degrees off after I install the lifters, pushrods and rocker arm assembly?
I know you can feel for pressure in #1 spark plug hole while turning it over but is there a way to figure it out by just looking at the pushrod or valve positions?
Thanks!
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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