How do you know when a cam is at TDC?
Look at the pointer and pulley. Rotate crank to set them so they are directly opposite each other. From this you know piston one is at TDC. Undo the rocker adjuster lock nuts and unscrew the adjusters clear of the valve tips. The valves are now shut. Screw the adjusters down until they JUST touch the valve tips then nip the lock nuts up.
Do you have to change the timing gears on a cam?
After each adjustment of the timing gears, you need to go back and repeat steps 4,5 and 6 as altering the cam timing will alter the big gaps between rocker and valve tip. This method initially restricts timing to the manufacturers recommendations.
Where does the crankshaft go when setting to TDC?
So, if you simply set the crankshaft to TDC without looking at the position of the camshaft, you may actually be at TDC on the exhaust stroke for cylinder #1.
When to set engine to top dead center ( TDC )?
Procedure NOTE When setting the engine to TDC on the compression stroke for cylinder #1, you must realize that the crankshaft rotates twice for every single rotation of the camshaft. So, if you simply set the crankshaft to TDC without looking at the position of the camshaft, you may actually be at TDC on the exhaust stroke for cylinder #1.
Where does compression TDC work on a car?
Technically, anywhere between where the intake valve closes (on the way up the compression stroke) and where the exhaust valve opens (on the way down the power stroke) will work. Compression TDC is about halfway between those two events, so it’s a nice safe place.
So, if you simply set the crankshaft to TDC without looking at the position of the camshaft, you may actually be at TDC on the exhaust stroke for cylinder #1.
Procedure NOTE When setting the engine to TDC on the compression stroke for cylinder #1, you must realize that the crankshaft rotates twice for every single rotation of the camshaft. So, if you simply set the crankshaft to TDC without looking at the position of the camshaft, you may actually be at TDC on the exhaust stroke for cylinder #1.
How can I tell if my engine is at TDC?
So, after you get the crankshaft (by flywheel indication or by checking actual piston location), check the camshaft sprocket to make sure the camshaft alignment mark is at the TDC position as well. This procedure can be performed by one person. However, it is much easier to perform with two people.