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Originally Posted by chiwanga
I have checked everything you mensioned. I even had another 119 car in the shop that I was able to exchange parts with for testing purpose. My problem is not in getting spark to the caps. The issue is with timing. Why is the right side exhaust cam out of time? What if I just take out the tensioner and rotate the exhaust can until the alignment marks meet and then tighten the chain?or is this a crazy idea.
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Have your timing chain rail guides been replaced?
When they disintegrate a timing chain jumping is the least of your problems.
If it jumped a tooth or 2 you might be OK to rotate the cam to line up.
There's plenty of how to - write ups w/pix, search here and benzw*rld.*rg,
Here's a couple pix from my 92 500sl 110k mi, taken last week.
Make sure the cam advancers are in the idle position (retarded).
I used valve cover bolts to line up cams, replace copper washers for these bolts when you reinstall.
Checked out at about 42 1/2 - 43 degrees.
I replace the top guides, as the previous owner died and his daughter couldn't find the maintenance records, the look like they were replaced and even a a made in ??? sticker on back of one of the parts.