16v timing

[jdbubb@ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

You're correct that the flywheel should only go on one way, but I've
seen them forced on with the wrong angular orientation with the poor
little alignment pin all smooched to the side.
So, as pointed out by some listers check the TDC mark is at least
generally in the right place by sticking something down the #1 spark
plug hole.
Dan

jester@westfailure.net wrote:
> 
> On Wed, 3 Apr 2002, Joe Doty wrote:
> 
> >
> > Sounds like your flywheel has been incorrectly installed, meaning the timing
> > marks are off.  I don't trust the mark on the lower timing cover either.  To
> > get the timing exact, I prefer to put the skinny end of a micrometer down
> > the #1 spark plug hole, and make sure the mark on the cam gear lined up
> > correctly.
> Hmm,
> 
> I thought that the bolt holes were offset so the pressure plate could only
> go on the crank one way, and the flywheel to plate pins were offset so
> this guy coudl only go on one way, all bets are off if the lcating dowels
> have been removed...
> 
> Buit then again i was bass ackwards earlier on the timing marks..
> 
> peas,
> 
> Steve
> 
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