NEED INFO ON A KUBOTA V2203 ENGINE

[cobra44]

I have a Thomas skid loader with a Kubota V2203 engine. There engines are used in many different applications. I am trying to adjust the valves and I am havine a real problem.
I have several manuals and have checked with the dealer, but I cannot find the inspection hole to set the engine at TDC.
The manual does not specify where is it located, just a pic of the hole and the marks on the flywheel. I have a large mirror and a light, but I cannot find the hole to find the TDC.
I can see the flywheel teeth and I have went around the flywheel, but I cannot find it.
I need to get the engine at TDC, adjust 4 vales, turn it 360, and adjust the remaining valves.
Can anyone help me here. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

 

[WR Moore]

The hole probably has a cover on it to keep crud out of the bellhousing. Look for either a cover fastened by one or two bolts or rubber plug.

However, might the timing marks be on the harmonic balancer?

 

[radar1972]

I'm assuming the manual you're using is the one at this link. Look on page G-26 of that manual:

[URL="http://www.scribd.com/doc/43717372/Kubota-V2203-Workshop-Manual[/URL]

Zoom in on the top drawing. Note where the mechanic is sticking his screwdriver. It's in the "opening" on side of the flywheel cover. The third drawing is a close-up of that "opening"... looks like it has a cover that must be moved out of the way to access and view the timing marks.

 

[cobra44]

I did not even look at that diagram. I was looking at the valve adjustment section. Thank you for that reply.
I see in the diagram where the cover and the marks will be.
It is on the side of the engine that is almost impossible to get to. I am going to have to come up with a way to get in there, and a way to see the marks.
Thanks for the information.