Does anyone know? I am told the car's engine should have the number 1 piston in TDC. How hard or does anyone know how I can get this piston in its compression stroke? I will take all answers, I am having a heck of a time getting this car in time. I have done all except use a wrench to move the flywheel and push the car while in gear. I have tried checking the rotor on the distributor for its positioning. I need a sure fire way to get this done. Thanks in advance! 
Sorry about that it's a 1984 toyota tercel, 3AC engine/1.5 liter. This car has a carburetor and a distributor.
Sorry about that it's a 1984 toyota tercel, 3AC engine/1.5 liter. This car has a carburetor and a distributor.