Headswap gone bad?

Blev

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Here is the problem. I torqued the heads down without putting the cams (cam sprockets) in the correct location. If I take the crank to 9 'oclock (all pistons below deck) can I turn the cams to get them into the correct position? What can I do to fix this.

Someone kick me for not paying attention.

 

tomustang

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there is a marker left of TDC on the timing chain cover, i think it's 15 degrees TDC. it's suppose to be safe mode where you can move the cams.

 

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billyfe390

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Make your life easier.

Take the rockers out because you will never hold the cams at the right spot to get the chains on with them in.

 

tomustang

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oops, i gotta stop posting when i wake up, take the rockers out.

 

Blev

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didn't have to take anything off. I just set the pistons below TDC (9:00) and cranked them over from the crank bolt using a breaker bar. Was easy as can be. Then just had to slightly move them to get the links to lind up with the dimples on the cam sprocket. Should have it finished tomorrow.

 

TweekedGT

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Sounds like you know what you're doing. Tell us what you think once you get them installed. I think you will be pretty happy with the result.