Cylinder 1 at Top Dead Center (TDC), setting

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Engine removed

Attach adjusting gauge 2068A as shown.
Set adjusting gauge to 96.0 mm.
Refer to marking on left of vernier scale (arrow -A-).
Rotate crankshaft until TDC mark on flywheel is aligned with tip of adjusting gauge (arrow -B-).

Fig 1: Attaching Adjusting Gauge 2068A To Flywheel