Absolute TDC needed

1978 BUICK REGAL
200,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Hi, I'm getting ready to replace the intake, carburetor, and distributor on my car. I've pulled the number 1 spark plug and felt the pressure of the piston coming back up, I then used a straw to bring it to what felt like its highest point I don't think I need absolute TDC, but I just want to make sure I don't mess up the timing installing all this new stuff. The timing tab is at the top center of the balancer with a tube thing to the right. The line on the balancer is slightly passed the tab right now. I will add pictures to give a clearer idea, I just want to make sure that I have TDC to install the distributor correctly.

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Feb 5, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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I also have a piston stop, but I've never used one and I don't know how far in the stop needs to go.
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Feb 5, 2020 at 5:35 PM
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Good evening,

I attached the procedure and the firing order in case you mess up the wires to the plugs.

It sounds like you are good for the top dead center.

Roy

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Feb 5, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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