New Timing Chain Question

[Peanut Butter]

In the picture below, does anybody see the timing marks on the sprockets that need to be aligned? I guess for now I will make my own. Although I'm not sure how it matters since I'm replacing all of it. Thanks Rod

 

[Posi]

Crank = circle is around 11 o-clock - cam = circle at 2

Some slack there.

 

[Peanut Butter]

Ok, but I guess it didn't show up in the picture. My fault. Another circle at 4 o'clock on ghe crank just like the one at 11. Thanks Rod
PS what about the pointer at 7 o'clock on the cam?

 

[Torxhead]

Interesting, I don't happen to see the circle on the cam gear that Posi spotted at the 2:00 position, but I do see a pointer at almost the 6:00 location. That chain has got a lot of slack, btw.

 

[Posi]

Try moving the cam mark (the one at 2 o-clock) to 1 o-clock, the crank mark should mesh with the chain at that position, count the pins there should be 15 between marks.

 

[Peanut Butter]

I'll give it a try. So far not so easy to turn. Yes, I noticed the slack while replacing the pan gasket for leaks. No other indication prior to that. New chain and sprocket s on orddr for replacement. Thanks Rod

 

[Peanut Butter]

Ok, pointer and circle that you couldn't see line up and put the #1 piston at top dead center. But I only count 13 links. ???? Rod

 

[Peanut Butter]

This is what I finally used to turn it.


Knew it would come in handy someday. By the way, no other markes line up. Think I got it? Rod

 

[Peanut Butter]

Got the new timing chain and sprockets in. Installed them with ease. All the marks lined up perfectly too. New Cam Sprocket is all metal now, and not part plastic. Thanks for the help guys! Rod