Ned,
To check the valve timing you need to observe the inlet and exhaust rocker
arms on #6 cylinder just rocking (one having just closed while the other is
just opening) and both valves on #1 cylinder fully closed. This should have
#1 and #6 pistons at top dead centre.
This position will also allow you to install the notched distributor drive
as per the book with the drive notches in the "twenty to two position. Then
when you install the distributor, install so the rotor lines up to contact
#1 contact.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ned Smith" <smithn00@kitepilot.net>
To: "Austin-Healey List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 01, 2006 11:16 AM
Subject: Timing Chain Installation
>I am installing a new timing chain this morning. The chain has no marks on
> the links so I am making my own. I laid the chain on the bench in a
> circular
> way and picked a link at the top of the circle and marked it with a white
> metal marker. I counted clockwise 15 links including the first marked link
> and made another mark on the link. I set the sprockets in the circle in
> approximately the same orientation they would have on the engine and
> placed
> the dimpled teeth in the marked links. Then I carried this assembly to the
> engine and pressed the sprockets onto the crankshaft and cam shaft so the
> keys fit in the keyways. Marked links and dimpled teeth are still lined
> up.
>
>
>
> I put a wrench on the crankshaft nut and started rotating clockwise. The
> marks quickly went out of alignment and didn't line up again for 74 (I may
> have lost proper count) revolutions.
>
>
>
> Does that sound right to you?
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>
> Your input is greatly appreciated,
>
>
>
> Ned Smith
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