Spitlisters,
I've just completed some major work on the head of my Spit.(1977 1500)
Things done include: pulled the head and had it magnufluxed,shaved(.015-.018
end to end to make square),valve guides reknurled,3 way grind on valves,new
springs. Other thing done at the same time is I put a new timing chain and
tensioner on. Also put on a 4-2-1 header. Here's where I need help,after
putting everything back together and making sure all thing are right,the old
bird won't start,sort of,I'm getting backfire out of the carb (Weber DGV).
Could I possibly have the timing off with the install of the timing chain.
I used the Haynes Manual as best as I could (it's hard to understand!) I
really hate to pull the timing cover off again, so is there any tricks that
anyone could offer to avoid this. If not how do I know for sure that the cam
is in the right position to accept the timing chain. The manual shows lining
up a couple of marks (center punches) along with a couple of mark on the cam
gear. Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
Dave Gebhard
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