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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 07:03 AM
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Ok...gotta throw this out there, with regards to the cam timing.

The cams can both be properly lined up with each other, and the cam drive gear. BUT, if the cam drive gear is not in sync with the crank, you'll get no spark.

As many times as I've had the the cams out of the s2k, there are times where I need to stare at the marks for a minute to be sure they are right.

So now...there are two marks on the crank pulley. The WHITE mark is used to show TDC of number one piston, and to set cam timing.

The RED mark is used to check ignition timing, only when a faulty ECU is suspect. It CANNOT be used to set the cams. Please be 100% sure this is correct. There's another thread where I asked the guy like 5 times about this. All of a sudden the fifth time I bought it up the cams were finally determined to be off
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Billman250,Jan 14 2007, 08:03 AM
Ok...gotta throw this out there, with regards to the cam timing.

The cams can both be properly lined up with each other, and the cam drive gear. BUT, if the cam drive gear is not in sync with the crank, you'll get no spark.

As many times as I've had the the cams out of the s2k, there are times where I need to stare at the marks for a minute to be sure they are right.

So now...there are two marks on the crank pulley. The WHITE mark is used to show TDC of number one piston, and to set cam timing.

The RED mark is used to check ignition timing, only when a faulty ECU is suspect. It CANNOT be used to set the cams. Please be 100% sure this is correct. There's another thread where I asked the guy like 5 times about this. All of a sudden the fifth time I bought it up the cams were finally determined to be off
billman, thanks, i will def ccheck it out again today. i hope this is all it is. that would be great.
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Billman250,Jan 14 2007, 08:03 AM
Ok...gotta throw this out there, with regards to the cam timing.

The cams can both be properly lined up with each other, and the cam drive gear. BUT, if the cam drive gear is not in sync with the crank, you'll get no spark.

As many times as I've had the the cams out of the s2k, there are times where I need to stare at the marks for a minute to be sure they are right.

So now...there are two marks on the crank pulley. The WHITE mark is used to show TDC of number one piston, and to set cam timing.

The RED mark is used to check ignition timing, only when a faulty ECU is suspect. It CANNOT be used to set the cams. Please be 100% sure this is correct. There's another thread where I asked the guy like 5 times about this. All of a sudden the fifth time I bought it up the cams were finally determined to be off
hey billman...wow, i checked the timing, and it is completely off. Crank pully is set at top dead center, but the cam gears, are way off. surprised it never hit a valve. well i'm goign to have a word with the machanic tmw, and prob take it somewhere else.

I will let you know the outcome.

thanks
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Keep it to 1 thread please.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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THANK YOU GUYS< the timing was way off, and now everything is running perfect from what i can tell. the true test will be when i drive it out of here tmw.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Billman to the rescue again
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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i got a similar problem, i bought ap1 s2k from this one guy whose retainer cracked and dropped a valve, and my brother had a spare ap1 s2k motor, so i swapped it in, hooked up everything all plugs to all the sensors, (crank pos sensor, cam sensors are hooked up), engine is getting fuel pressure, good compression, cranks, but no spark i checked the marks on cams, then the chain gear and crank pulley, they all match, i also connected the ground in the back of the head. everything seems to be in place. but still no spark. can anyone help me please?

Thanks in advance.
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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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is there a way to check sensors to make sure they are all good?
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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guess what, i just got it to start !!!! billman told me to check the cams so i decided ill take another look and guess what my intake cam was in exhaust spot so i switched them out and it started right up
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