Re: WEIRD 8v cabby Timing solved

[Brian McGarvey <brianm@zbt62.eastnet.gatech.edu>]

Dan,
there was a discussion regarding this problem before it had to do with a
keyway on either the camshaft sprocket or the crankshaft sprocket
shearing. I'd pull the gears and find out which one it is... sounds like
the cam one. if you dont fix it you'lll prolly be in this predicament
again soon.
brian


 On Wed, 5 Sep 2001, DAN wrote:

> To time that damn car I followed the list's advice
> (THANKS) of taking off the valve cover and checking
> out the cams to make sure the #1valves were closed.
> Would you believe that the timing mark on the camshaft
> sprocket was WAY down on the low side of the back of
> the head INSTEAD of level with the front of the
> head????  Anywho, I lined up the crank and
> distributor, tightened the belt, and started it.  It
> ran PERFECT!  My guess is that the sprocket isnt'
> where its supposed to be on the cam but I'm not sure
> how that could happen.  Anywho, it runs great now!
> Time to cash that check!  Thanks e'body. weehoo!
>
>
>
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