yep, that's them pips and divots I was talking about...
On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Azie L. Magnusson <maggie11@mchsi.com> wrote:
>
> Chris W. writes: >> When replacing the timing chain, I found directions
> that require you to rotate the engine to TDC, use a needle gague, etc... to
> get all the alignment back together. Is this really necessary? <<
>
> Prior to removing the timing chain, align the marks. Alignment marks are to
> be facing each other and in exact alignment dead center to the cam bolt and
> crank bolt. (Crank mark dead center facing up - Cam mark dead center facing
> down). They are sometimes difficult to see, but a good wipe with a shop
> towel will usually be of great help. After making sure they are in
> alignment, remove the chain and both sprockets straight out to prevent any
> rotation of either cam or crank. Install the new sprockets and chain in
> reverse order making sure both sprockets
> are on their respective keys. You do not want to chance putting it together
> with the cam being off either way. It must be exact.. You will almost
> certainly have to move the assy inward in small incrememts as the chain
> hardly allows any flex. After assembly and prior to putting the cam cover
> back on, rotate the engine one or two complete revolutions checking the
> timing marks
> each time as they come back into alignment. I do this with a socket on the
> crankshaft bolt and a good extension. Thsi is just insurance to myself for
> piece of mind until I hear it fire up..
>
> Good luck and keep the list posted.
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> Ronald Reagan
>
> Azie
>
>
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