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Old 08-21-2024, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Slows2k
It won't start with the chain or cams out of time.... Pull the timing cover
Ahhhh... So there is something special about those painted links? I did not know this.
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI
Ahhhh... I did not know this.
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Old 08-21-2024, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI
Ahhhh... So there is something special about those painted links? I did not know this.
The only thing special is you'll be 1000% certain the chain is in time and you don't have to do the job twice. You can have the chain in time, but the cams out of time.
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Yea, I get it... While I am confident I can get the cam timing right while the chain is off a tooth or two, I am not 100% confident. Better to take the time to remove the crank pulley and the timing cover (for the fourth time) and confirm that the damn single black link is or is not on the damn dot.
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If the cams aren't in time, you can fix that without taking the chain off, just the valve covers and cam caps.
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Originally Posted by WhrDLMI
Yea, I get it... While I am confident I can get the cam timing right while the chain is off a tooth or two, I am not 100% confident. Better to take the time to remove the crank pulley and the timing cover (for the fourth time) and confirm that the damn single black link is or is not on the damn dot.
There are some in expensive borescopes available know that may get you the access needed.
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No thanks. While I do love my new torque wrench, I am financially in waaaaay too deep on this project as it is.
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I do have a question... Will the timing cover come off without removing the head or is it wedged too tight?


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