Reply To: 1965 Merc 900 distributor install

[Rick Robbins]

That has new grease in it, so I’m not thinking that’s stuck.
What is the timing mark on the flywheel referencing? I’m assuming it”s TDC on #1 cyl. Since my flywheel has none to be found on it, I think I have to back and retrace my steps. Is the mark actually #1 TDC or so many degrees from it? I have to establish an accurate location to place the timing mark back on the flywheel to have a correct starting point. It seems that the point set is opening too soon, which could indicate that my distributor arrow is pointing at the incorrect position on the flywheel when I install the timing belt, which sets everything off by the same degrees, Then when I go to #3 to set everything up, the distributor is already sitting at an incorrect position.
I’m going to leave it for a while and make sure I’m starting at the correct point before I continue. Unfortunately the timing mark is missing, which could be reason I’m having all this trouble. It’s seems to be a rather straightforward adjustment otherwise.
I’l let you know when and if I resolve this.
Thanks, Rick