02-15-2016, 11:19 AM
Dear Fixkick:
I am purposely starting this new thread, because the last thread had become so extensive, and for the benefit of others, I like to keep this issue (i.e., finding CAM TDC), separate from all what was covered about vacuum, etc.
I do not know how to thank you for the time you take to answer me (and everyone!); all I can say is that it is MUCH MUCH MUCH appreciated.
I totally agree with you that I have issue with cam timing. I am going to check that next week-end, since I have to fly out of town tomorrow.
Please confirm my understanding about establishing CAM TDC.
From reading everything you wrote in my last thread, I believe the simplest way to establish CAM TDC is by looking at the cam sprocket (wheel) mark as shown in your picture above, being at 12 O'clock, while the 4th cylinder piston is at its upper most position; is that correct?
With respect to this topic, in one of your instruction pages you mention the following sentence, for which I need a little clarification.
You state: If unsure that the dizzy is timed correctly? , you must pull the valve cover and find #4 at TDC and all valves with loose lash and cam lobes on the heals. (this is the only true path to success) turn the crank until ,this is attained.
By "all valves with loose lash and cam lobes on the heals."; do you mean all valves, except valve 4, or including valve 4. Please clarify.
Thanks agin,
Zackman.
I am purposely starting this new thread, because the last thread had become so extensive, and for the benefit of others, I like to keep this issue (i.e., finding CAM TDC), separate from all what was covered about vacuum, etc.
I do not know how to thank you for the time you take to answer me (and everyone!); all I can say is that it is MUCH MUCH MUCH appreciated.
I totally agree with you that I have issue with cam timing. I am going to check that next week-end, since I have to fly out of town tomorrow.
Please confirm my understanding about establishing CAM TDC.
From reading everything you wrote in my last thread, I believe the simplest way to establish CAM TDC is by looking at the cam sprocket (wheel) mark as shown in your picture above, being at 12 O'clock, while the 4th cylinder piston is at its upper most position; is that correct?
With respect to this topic, in one of your instruction pages you mention the following sentence, for which I need a little clarification.
You state: If unsure that the dizzy is timed correctly? , you must pull the valve cover and find #4 at TDC and all valves with loose lash and cam lobes on the heals. (this is the only true path to success) turn the crank until ,this is attained.
By "all valves with loose lash and cam lobes on the heals."; do you mean all valves, except valve 4, or including valve 4. Please clarify.
Thanks agin,
Zackman.
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