Anybody use the clean-wood-dowel-rod-in-the-spark-plug-hole trick for determining top dead center for each cylinder? (Works great on BMW motorcycles, as long as cleanliness is strictly observed.)

How about bumping the starter motor with the ignition key to turn the engine?

How about using the 32mm fan/water pump nut and belt tension to turn the engine to the next setting?

Any thoughts on insight into these or similar tips & tricks will be much appreciated.