Post by shrimp on Jul 27, 2014 16:30:27 GMT 1
Ok,
Turn each of the camshafts, so that the lobes nearest the sprockets are pointing outwards as per previous post
Look at the far end of the shafts and ensure the slots are horizontal, I used a piece of flat bar 1/8 inch thick and that fitted perfectly.
Now turn the crankshaft so that No1 piston us at TDC.
Refit the head to the block, after fitting the new head gasket.
Did you remove the sprockets?
If so, add the sprockets to the cams, loop the chain over each as you put the sprockets on the cams.
You will need the timing tool shown in the manual to set the sprocket positions....I made mine from card
Once the sprockets are fitted, tighten each bolt while holding the cam shaft with a spanner and timing tool in position , repeat for the other sprocket .
If you're happy with the sprocket positions and have torqued the bolts, remove the crank locking bolt if you used it, then turn the crank over slowly with a spanner on the pulley bolt.....
If you didn't remove the sprockets, slip the chain over the sprockets, loosen the retaining bolts sufficient to allow the sprockets to turn, then follow the above....
(New bolts should be used if they are disturbed...my advice would be to change them as they are stretch bolts)
If everything is aligned, two full turns of the rank should put the cam lobes in the same position as you started...I.e pointing out over .....
I've missed out locking the hydraulic tensioner, but if you follow the process described in the Haynes manual all should work for you.....
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