i am having trouble finding TDC
i rotate counter clockwise till notch lines up but i have free play in rocker arms on each time the valves close.
in other words every time notch lines up i have free play in rocker arms. thge piston is at top of it's stroke each time the notch lines up

what the h am i doing wrong ?

If you are trying to determine TDCC, rotate the engine until the intake valve compresses. The next TDC that arrives is the compression TDC. That's the one you want for repairs and adjustments.

Check out the "Adjusting your valves" threaqd in the tech sect.

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