Jim Saraceno Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 I just want to make sure I'm correct on this. If the oil pump gets installed one tooth off (or ten for that matter), the only difference is the rotor might be pointing to 9 o'clock as opposed to 7 when it is timed properly. Or is it REAL important to get it exactly right? Quote
Don Coatney Posted April 1, 2007 Report Posted April 1, 2007 I just want to make sure I'm correct on this. If the oil pump gets installed one tooth off (or ten for that matter), the only difference is the rotor might be pointing to 9 o'clock as opposed to 7 when it is timed properly. Or is it REAL important to get it exactly right? Jim; You are correct. The main reason to install the oil pump indexed is so the next guy who works on your engine has a starting point. However if I were to check static timing on an engine that was new to me the first thing I would do is bring the number 1 cylinder up on the compression stroke. Then I would make sure the harmonic damper timing mark is at zero degrees. Then check rotor position and set the plug wires in the distributor cap as required. Quote
Jim Saraceno Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Posted April 2, 2007 Thanks Don, sometimes I think too much and other times I don't think at all. That's why I need a place like this to keep me on track. Quote
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