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Old 07-27-2019, 07:47 PM
Halexb Halexb is offline
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Another clip?

nulu,
Thanks for the info... it took all day but I got the valve cover off.
I don't see any markings on the camshafts. I borrowed a friend's cam alignment tools and it seemed like the intake was off by 2 teeth. The exh cam guide fit but the intake didn't … it was very close.
Very possible considering the ugly noises I heard while attempting to install the new tensioner the first time.

I removed the tensioner and played gently with the crank loosing the chain and was able to get the cams where they should be... I think.

Both alignment guides fit on the cams. I don't see any laser lines, hash marks, scratches or anything... but now the alignment guides fit.

Looking at the pictures, does this make sense?

I sure do appreciate you sharing your time and obvious knowledge.

BTW I believe that I have the crank set to TDC. Both cams have lobes pointing NOT at the #1 cyl valves valves and the crank markings are pointing up. It's kinda fuzzy and worn but it looks like TDC.
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Are these cams set right?

Alex
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m276 Valve Cover Removal-tdc.jpg   m276 Valve Cover Removal-exh-gauge.jpg   m276 Valve Cover Removal-intake-gauge.jpg   m276 Valve Cover Removal-intake-sans-gauge.jpg   m276 Valve Cover Removal-tensioner-side.jpg  

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