timing notch on pulley

[ktm25089]

Hello,
im trying to find the correct timing notch on my pulley.double military.Very close at where the original supposed to be there are 2-3 more hits and notches.I found that from the inside of the pulley at the shoulder there is a small hole close to the center.is that in line with the factory notch???to identify it and paint it?

p.s timing the f-head at 5 or give 1-2 degrees more?some say that is good with the new high octane fuels.

[wesk]

There is only one correct way to find the correct alignment of timing marks when they are in doubt. Get #1 TDC DEAD NUTS ON!!!!!! Then make your TDC mark and then use a degree wheel to back up 5 or 7. If you want to try 7 then make a mark for both 5 & 7.

Any other way of jury rigging and you'll be off 5 or more degrees. The only tools you need are a dial indicator or TDC finder and a degree wheel. Google up a few "How to find TDC" U Tube movies and you're educated and ready to work.