alp247 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Took the engine apart to replace headgasket and I thought I marked the distcap before removing it. I Had the engine at top dead center. Now I'm not sure where it is as I cranked it a few times. Sputtered and didn't crank over. Any adivice on how I should resetting the timing? Hopefully I don't have to open the valve cover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 did you check the FAQ? http://www.starquest...howtopic=145613 The cam distributor gear has a roll pin spring in it.it needs to be at about 12 o'clock.just to the left like a fraction of 12.crank mark should align to the TDC mark on timing cover. then follow the link above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alp247 Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 So I had it originally marked. I just removed the cap/rotor and manually turned the engine until I hit tdc. If it didn't line up on my original marking then I removed it and manually moved it until I hit tdc. It finally lined up perfectly and I knew it would fire up. It stared up as soon as I turned the key. Thanks for the advice and it made me look for my original marking. Now time to clean it up and have my inspection again and smog. I guess I better drive it around and burn out the old fuel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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