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Re: Can you give me some guidance?



>11. Realign both camshaft and crankshaft to TDC.  TDC on the camshaft
>is indicated by a notch which is supposed to be level with the top of
>the head.  It's sometimes a degree or two off so if you're Jeff Goggin
>you will find TDC by measuring the actual cam lobes instead.  I didn't
>have the tools for this handy.

Aligning the sprocket by measuring the cam lobes with dial indicators only
works if you have an adjustable cam sprocket ... otherwise, all you'll be
able to do is pick the lesser of two evils and spend the 60k miles until you
do it again thinking about whether you should have advanced it instead of
retarding it or vice-versa... :)

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