How to find TDC?

[nivard]

I have a '96 Aerostar with a 3.0L engine. The camshaft position sensor and the synchronizer gear needs to be replaced. To do this No. 1 piston must be at TDC on the compression stroke. I have a Haynes manual and a subscription to Alldata but cannot find how to get the motor to the required position.
I found the 0 degrees mark on the crank flywheel but the only 'pointer' I can see is some sensor aimed at the castelated or notched portion of the flywheel. This vehicle does not have a distributor rotor which would point to No.1 spark plug when the piston is at TDC on the compression stroke.
Does anyone know how I can find TDC on the compression stroke?

[goon]

remove 1 spark plug, put your finger over the hole and have someone move the crankshaft by hand (t-bar and a socket on the end of the crank pulley) turn the crank untill you feel air push your finger from the hole. When it does watch the crankpulley and put it on 0 degress you are now top dead center on number one.

[nivard]

Thanks for the tip on how to find compression stroke. The only information I need now is what do I line up the 0 degree mark on the flywheel with? I cannot find a pointer to line up with.

[goon]

you mean the crankshaft pulley, you will have to look from the top of the engine it should be on the right or left side right on the timing chain cover.

[skoobbarnes]

once 1 is TDC how to you align the Camshaft Synchronizer properly?

[microsfoftxpuser21]

need a diagram i can supply i have alldata year make model i know u need timing pm me

[microsfoftxpuser21]

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=2rn8ynk&s=4

[Pablo-UA]

pulley may be corrozed and it is difficult to see marks... when I rebuilt vulcan the last time I used sandblaster to make marks be visible then I did marks with wight paint to avoid oreblem next time....