98 chevy s-10 blazer 4.3L v6 Vin code W

1998 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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TEAMSTER174
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What piston need to be at TDC on the compression stoke in order for my engine to be timed correctly?

I just installed a new engine and it will crank over but no start.
Apr 20, 2007 at 1:22 PM
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DE3N8FAN
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#1 piston,rotor contact in distrubtor facing 1 plug wire contact.loosen distrubtor shaft securement bolt slightly (enough to twist distrubtor slightly in eather direction)if it tries to start a slight twist one way or the other could help.good luck
Apr 20, 2007 at 7:23 PM
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LES DANE
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don't think the timing is adjustable. you can set the distributor to #1 but not turn it.
Apr 24, 2007 at 5:02 PM
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