misplaced intake and exhaust cam

1996 SUBARU OUTBACK
237,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRUCE64
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I removed the top and bottom camshafts after I replaced them I restored the intake cam and the exhaust cam if I put the intake cam where the exhaust cam should be will that cause my car not to start up?

Feb 23, 2011 at 11:58 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Well yes it would totaly different lobe profile
Feb 24, 2011 at 7:36 AM
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BRUCE64
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are there identifling marks on the cams to correct the problem and where would they be
Feb 24, 2011 at 8:37 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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No I.D. marks but exhaust cam lobes are slightly larger than intake. so measure lobes to find out. need Micro or dial caliper
Feb 24, 2011 at 10:48 AM
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