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Not a trick, but knowledge of routing the chain is good Posted by SWEDECAR [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Is there a trick to the Timing Chain, Rob ![]() |
I start with the exhaust cam sprocket. Set engine at TDC. Install chain over sprocket and sprocket to cam shaft. Take a wrench and carefully rotate camshaft toward intake side of engine to take the slack up in chain.
If camshaft mark is off, I lift the chain with my fingers and back the camshaft one or two teeth and let the chain down on the sprocket again.
Next, I install the intake sprocket on the chain and onto the camshaft.
Use the wrench to carefully tighten the chain by rotating intake camshaft toward intake side. Be careful so you don't move the engine off TDC.
Check the intake cam for alignment, if off, lift the chain and move camshaft in the right direction. Make sure not to disturb the setting of exhaust cam.
When both cams are aligned, I double check the engine TDC so that it have not moved.
After that I install the tensioner (retracted) and the spring and 12mm cap on tensioner.
When that is done, I tighten the two camshaft sprockets to proper torque.
This I charge 1.5 hour to do if someone comes in with camshafts off alignment.
Anders
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