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Tiny
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#1 is TDC bottom crank timing mark points north, but the cam tabs were both pointing south. Would the motor run with the cams off? Always has ran rough at stops.
Saturday, August 15th, 2020 AT 6:41 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Can you upload a picture of what you see that makes you think the timing is off?

I attached the correct alignment for the chain with the timing marks.

Roy
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Saturday, August 15th, 2020 AT 7:03 AM
Tiny
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I put saran wrap in # 1 plug (front of motor, piston) when it popped out piston was down, I turned harmonic balancing pulley bolt clockwise until piston was up top. Was clockwise right way to bring piston up for TDC?
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 AT 8:56 AM
Tiny
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Okay, if you look at the diagram I sent you, line up the crankshaft marks that I circled. That is top dead center for the piston in number 1 cylinder.

Roy
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 AT 9:02 AM
Tiny
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Rephrasing my last comment. Did I go about getting front # 1 cylinder to TDC the proper way using saran rap for pop of exhaust strike? And thanks for keeping with me through this.
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 AT 4:41 PM
Tiny
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Forget the wrap and just set the marks so they are lined up as in the diagram.

Are or is the mark at 12 o clock?

Roy
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Sunday, August 23rd, 2020 AT 4:43 PM
Tiny
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Now my next question is, does this 97 2.4 have an intake cam oil seal, and if so where does it go? There was no seal when taken apart.
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Friday, August 28th, 2020 AT 12:59 PM
Tiny
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Yes, there is a seal and it should be behind the gear when you remove it.

Can you attach a picture for me to view?

Roy
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Friday, August 28th, 2020 AT 1:06 PM
Tiny
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When it stops raining and I get it all apart I will take a picture. Was no seal on either cam when I first took them out.
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Friday, August 28th, 2020 AT 2:41 PM
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Sounds like a plan.

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Friday, August 28th, 2020 AT 3:56 PM
Tiny
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So the seal goes on the intake cam on end that goes to timing cover?
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Saturday, August 29th, 2020 AT 6:01 AM
Tiny
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You were going to attach pictures?

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Saturday, August 29th, 2020 AT 11:53 AM
Tiny
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Well, i'm taking a break from this car for a bit. Gotta regroup. Thanks, talk to you later.
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Saturday, August 29th, 2020 AT 4:36 PM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Let me know when you want to continue.

Roy
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Saturday, August 29th, 2020 AT 4:57 PM

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