I'm scared and confused, too (a somewhat normal condition for me).


180 degrees out - referring to the cam
360 degrees out - referring to the crankshaft/flywheel

You might be a full rotation of the crankshaft off from the compression stroke.

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Tim
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The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.