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dynabytes
rice boy


Joined: 01 Nov 2001
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 12:15 am    Post subject: timing Reply with quote

Hi all, recently had a head gasket blow, have had the head serviced etc and replaced back onto the car, only problem is now I am having trouble with the timing chain and markings thereof. When I attempt to start the engine it just winds and winds and doesn't make the typical cranking sound, this I belive is consistent with there being now compression which i've confirmed with my trusty compression tester. I currently have the crank pulley lined up on TDC. Howver on the crankshaft sproket there are two markings a 'circle' and a 'triagle' which goes where? I have a 1975 TX gemini, completely stock.
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Ben Wight
backyard mechanic


Joined: 04 Oct 2001
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2003 10:16 pm    Post subject: Re: timing Reply with quote

Forget the marks on the cam gear, set the crank pully to TDC as you have done.

The lobes for piston 1 on the cam should be pointing towards the piston. there is a line on cam bearing cap number one, and a line on the thrust ring of the cam. This is the ring, about 20mm from the front of the cam, that rotates in the machined groove within the head. These marks should line up. If not, then you have to skip a teeth or two on the cam gear till they do.

also, the rotor in the distributor should be pointing at the pole in the cap for spark plug in cylinder 1, as you are at TDC on the compression stroke.

Ben
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dynabytes
rice boy


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PostPosted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 1:13 pm    Post subject: Re: timing Reply with quote

Yep i've done this now.. however I still have no compression.. i see the valves moving when i turn the key but the engine is not cranking
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