TDC
Cylinder's highest point
TDC stands for top dead center—the position of a piston at the uppermost point of its stroke in an engine cylinder.
It's a reference point for timing ignition and valve events: Set the timing marks to TDC.
Mechanics use TDC to synchronize engine components during repairs and tuning.
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