How to set the timing

1985 ISUZU TRUCK
200,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ALLENBARNES5
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How to time this engine from the beginning to end.
Nov 28, 2018 at 9:26 AM
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Good afternoon,

Are you replacing the chain or just setting the timing chain?

Roy

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Nov 28, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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ALLENBARNES5
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I am changing both gears, slides and all. I just want to be sure the first time it will be right, never had to work on motor before. The crankshaft is out of it to polish and put back. If I had thought I would have line it all up but did not think!
Nov 28, 2018 at 1:13 PM
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Did you attempt to start it yet?

If you did and it is out of time, you may have already done valve damage. It is that sensitive.

Roy
Nov 28, 2018 at 1:25 PM
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ALLENBARNES5
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No I have put it back together yet just getting information I will need. If I had I would have rolled over by hand first that is for sure!
Nov 28, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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Good. Do the marks line up as in the diagram I sent you?

Roy
Nov 28, 2018 at 6:50 PM
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I have not put it back together yet so Ia m not sure. I will let you know when I do though. I also need the torch specs for the main bearings, rod bearings, oil pump and flywheel etc. So that I can get this back together by the weekend.
Nov 29, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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Okay, attached are the torque specs.

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Nov 29, 2018 at 2:46 PM
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