Valve Timing

Rotate engine until crankshaft is at TDC of number four cylinder; fourth cylinder valves should be overlapping. Two methods of setting timing are available.
Using tool No. 10-214, align punch marks on camshaft and intermediate shaft sprockets with marks on timing tool. Holding at TDC, install camshaft belt and adjust tension.

Fig 1: Camshaft Timing Marks (With Tool No. 10-214)
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On engines having a timing notch on crankshaft pulley, proceed as follows: Turn camshaft sprocket until punch mark on rear of camshaft sprocket is aligned with rocker cover gasket on left side of engine. Turn crankshaft pulley and intermediate shaft sprocket until notch on pulley is aligned with punch mark on intermediate shaft sprocket. Slide camshaft belt in place and adjust tension

Fig 2: Camshaft Timing Mark
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Fig 3: Crankshaft & Intermediate Shaft Timing Marks
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