6 bolt, lining up timing

[2GEEZEY]

Im curious on how to line up the timing marks, should i make sure #1 piston is top dead center, then put the head on? How do i line up the cams with the head off? I know theres marks on the gears but should i line those up, then put the head on?

 

[rlacasse1]

1. I put the pistons half way up or down. What ever you want to say. I do that by lining up the crank marks then rotating the crank 1/4 turn in either direction. This will make it to where the pistons will not interfere with the valves.

2. Once that is done, put the head on and get the cam marks lined up to where they should be.

3. Then, line the crank back up.

Following this process removes any chances that you will have valves touch pistons. Just make sure when you line the crank up the second time that you turn it the opposite way you did the first time. So once the head is on you should only have to turn the crank 1/4 of a turn to get it to line back up.

 

[2GEEZEY]

okay cool thanks, that cleared up some information. Because I already have the timing marks lined up on the head, on the cam gears.