timing belt

1989 MAZDA 929
50,000 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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RONTS
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I am changing timing belt, I did mark the two cam wheels and crank gear thought they were all lined up when I put new belt on but I see left cam wheel mark is left and right wheel is moved to right of mark. I do not know how this happen. Can I just remove belt and then turn cam wheels back to mark?
May 29, 2016 at 3:47 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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As long as you have the marks in the correct position and everything together correctly, it will be fine. However, the belt should not just come off. There should be tension on it which holds it in place. I attached a timing schematic for you if needed.
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May 29, 2016 at 7:00 PM
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RONTS
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thanks, what is the timing setting now?
Aug 1, 2016 at 4:40 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Ignition timing is 15 degrees @ 650
Aug 2, 2016 at 1:04 PM
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