Hi Mark
This may seem a stupid question, but how do I know when No 1 is on its compression stroke?

Martin

Martin,
One way to be sure is by removing the left rocker cover and watching the valves of no.1 cyl. Also look at the timing marker on the front crank pully and position the crankshaft at TDC. If both valves are closed then this is the compression TDC, if the exhaust valve is closing and the inlet opening then you need to rotate the crank 360deg. You can tell when both valves are closed by trying to move the rockers, they should both have a small amount of free play, ie they are not pushing on the valve stems.

Mark

Hi Mark

Excellent, thanks for that, I will give it a go this weekend and keep my fingers crossed I get treated to glorious burble of a happy V8!

Martin