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Aug 7, 2016

billz28

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head gasket replacement timing?

Had my head milled out it was warped 004.Getting ready to put back together,Do i have to do anything special on timing?I know the marks have to be lined up on cam and crank but does 1 revolution complete the cycle to make sure i am tdc on compression stroke on number 1 cylinder?I guess my question is as long as the timing marks are lined up correctly am i good to go?

Aug 7, 2016

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Re: head gasket replacement timing?

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as long as the timing marks are lined up correctly am i good to go?

This.

Set up crank on TDC mark
Set up the cam and gear to correct position before you install the head

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but does 1 revolution complete the cycle to make sure i am tdc on compression stroke on number 1 cylinder?

For correct belt tensoning procedures, follow the info in your service manual. My manuals say 6 revolutions before rechecking the timing marks and resetting the tension.

Aug 9, 2016

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Re: head gasket replacement timing?

thanks for the info,really appreciate all the help.

Aug 17, 2016

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Re: head gasket replacement timing?

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thanks for the info,really appreciate all the help.

In conjunction with the service manual (6 revolutions) and Ezone's help at the time I found the tip in this video (start at 7:00 minute mark) worked well when I did a TB replacement: