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Old 10-12-2007, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gdemoss01 View Post
I've tried the marker on the flywheel anywhere from 26 degrees to 22 degrees BTDC: no difference in lack of drip no matter where I position the IP.

I know the stretch in the chain from the markers on the cam and cam tower and looking at the flywheel and it shows approx 2 degrees ATDC.

I just tried it again, no difference so I put the IP back o approx where it was and turned the engine over. It acted like it wanted to start, but then did not. I'm losing my grey hair rapidly.

Anyone, plaintive cry for suggestions, help....
The only absolute way to check cam timing is via 2mm lift method.

Have you verified it is at TDC? Cam lobes should be out and up on cyl 1. The balancer could be on backwards? Perhaps try more aggressive measurements? (20/28 degrees?)
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