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Old 12-12-2017, 09:44 PM   #93
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Default Re: Rebuilt Flathead Problems.

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Originally Posted by GordonC View Post
Guys a question. It is safe to say at this point the cam to crank timing is screwed so before I do anything more should I remove the timing gear? I can then rotate the crank into what should be the TDC position and after that I can rotate the cam to get it into the correct position. I can't see anyway of doing that with the gear still on.

Kurt I don't know I can trust what the valves are doing at this point. I can feel compression when rolling it over and get close by eyeball but when I do the crank keyway is 180 off from where its supposed to be. It is at about 5 o'clock as opposed to at 10 or so...
Yup, that's the way to do it. Get the crank gear in the proper position. Install the cam gear so it aligns with the mark on the crank gear. Rotate the cam until the bolt holes align, and then rebolt it and you should be golden. Whoopee.
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