S_DosMil

Seems like I can not get the car back in time. The exhaust cam will not line up perfectly even. Any help is appreciated.

Slowcrash_101

Your cam wheel isn't lined up properly, get the crank and cam wheel marks lined up first, then worry about getting the camshafts line up.

S_DosMil

Thanks what also didn't help was the valves need to be adjusted. Problem solved

Billman250

In the above pic, the exhaust camshaft is off one tooth counterclockwise.

Slowcrash_101

The marks on the cam wheel aren't lined up with the head either.

S_DosMil

So I have read if it's even one tooth off the car will not start? So my car is running does that mean I'm in the clear as far as time? After making the adjustment slow pointed out it fired right up.

Billman250

That is not true.

Your exhaust cam is one tooth off, guaranteed.

If you turn the crank slightly clockwise so the camwheel marks are aligned with the head, it will move both cams counterclockwise, making it even easier to see.

S_DosMil

Thank you I will adjust later and repost with a picture to make sure I'm good.

windhund116

Billman, how does the cam get off by one tooth? Is it due to a prior fix, not done correctly?

Thanks!

Billman250

It can only happen during removal and installing of the camshafts.