Doug,
There is a very precise method, called camshaft degreeing (detailed in the
Comp Prep Manual). For us mere mortals, in the Bentley Manual, procedure
12.41.05 (Engine Assembly), steps 79 to 87 (page 135 in my Bentley) gives
you the procedure to time the camshaft. And no, its not an "ignorant
question". Rather better to ask a question, than proceed in ignorance.
Hope this helps,
Hugh Barber
Hollister, CA
'73 TR6
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From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net]On
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Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2003 4:04 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: timing chain
Hi 6Packers,
I apologize for the ignorant question.
I am installing a new timing chain and sprockets
(a nice German set), but there are no marks on the
chain wheels.
My Bentley manual says to "align the marks, if
there are no marks, make the appropriate marks."
The Hayne says "align the marks."
OK, I assume that I set the number one cylinder at
top dead center, and then align the slot on the
end of the camshaft with dead center of the
crankshaft. but this seems rather crude and I may
well be one tooth off on the cam chain wheel.
Again, I apologize for this question, but is there
a precise method to align these sprockets?
Thanks in advance.
old dirtbeard
los angeles
'72 BSA B50SS
'74 Triumph TR6
'01 HD XL883
'03 GMC Cargo Van
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