63 Avanti R-2 timing missing pointer

[rglm]

In attempting to check the timing I find there is no
indicator plate (pointer) on the engine.
Believe this is P/N 1557145 based on the parts manual.

Has anyone out there have one for sale or can assist me
in obtaining one. Have tried the usual sources?

Thanks

[41 Frank]

I needed one a few years ago and got one from Dave Thibeault.

R engines have a plate ,not a pointer.

[N8N]

I believe it's just a threaded bit ground to a point. If you have a lathe, or a bench grinder and a steady hand, you could probably make one from an old stainless bolt of the correct size.

nate

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[N8N]

quote:Originally posted by N8N

I believe it's just a threaded bit ground to a point. If you have a lathe, or a bench grinder and a steady hand, you could probably make one from an old stainless bolt of the correct size.

@Frank - d'oh! you're right, I didn't read the subject line well enough.

nate

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[starliner62]

I believe all of the R series engines had a timing tab on the front cover that used both holes. It lines up with the balancer . I may be wrong but it would nor be the first time.

Jamie McLeod
Hope Mills, NC

[StudeRich]

It is a degree marked plate, 0 to 24 degrees to line up with the mark on the vibration dampener.

If you had the dimensions, you could make one.

StudeRich

[rglm]

Thanks to all for the responses, it is the plate I need and I will
try Dave Thibeault.