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Old 06-12-2013, 09:02 AM   #39
Wilson01S
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Originally Posted by BYprodriver View Post
There is a 50% chance you are 360 degrees off for setting 4-6cyl cam timing. To verify remove the 1-3cyl green cam plugs to visually verify 1-3cyl cams are timed right. If the 1-3 cams are correct for TDC then 4-6 bank is 360 degrees off & you need to turn engine 1 revolution CLOCKWISE back to TDC. 1-3cyl cam notches will now be upside down & 4-6 cams are ready for install & timing.
Is there a safe way to turn this engine over without having the cylinder 4-6 cams installed? I can hold the chain and sprocket while someone turns the engine over for me, but I do not want to over pressurize cylinders since all 12 valves will be closed
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