1987 Honda Civic cam replacement

1987 HONDA CIVIC
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CLIFFIEPOO67
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1987 Honda Civic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

how to find #1 cyl & set timeing
after cam replacement
May 24, 2009 at 11:42 AM
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On the cam gear, there should be the word 'UP' oin it. Make sure that is facing up, and you have to line up the side marks on the gear with the lhead.

The crankshaft has its own marks as well. They are on the oil pump housing and the actually crankshaft gear.
May 24, 2009 at 2:02 PM
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