SpikeyJp_68 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Hi guys. I'm putting the camshaft a back in my FTE head and wasn't sure if I've got it right and need to be 100% certain on my timing. I have all the timing marks lines up, and noticed inlet valves on cylinder number 3 are open slightly. Would this be correct ? No other valves are open. Need a 1/4" torque wrench as my 1/2" only goes as far down as 23 n.m not the 9ft-lbs (13 n.m) required. I have read the guide on TGTT but couldn't comprehend it fully. See pictures below of timing. Thanks in advance These light up with the slant of the head. Inlet lobes on cyl. 3 positionInlet lobes on cyl. 4 position Any help appreciated ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Also need to tension my inlet cog. Is this a case of threading a bolt through the cog ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 That bolt needs doing before the cams are removed if youve already done it you can retension it by hand and get a friend to put a bolt in for you. If you dont do it you'll have a lovely rattle from the top end lolCant help with the timing aspect though im affraid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 timing looks good to me kid take out the in cam and use a flat head screwdriver to retension the cog and fit a matching drill bit in the service hole Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 That bolt needs doing before the cams are removed if youve already done it you can retension it by hand and get a friend to put a bolt in for you. If you dont do it you'll have a lovely rattle from the top end lolCant help with the timing aspect though im affraid. timing looks good to me kid take out the in cam and use a flat head screwdriver to retension the cog and fit a matching drill bit in the service holeThanks lads big help as always Will retention the cog when I get a 1/4" torque wrench as my 1/2 inch only goes to 23n.m Also debating whether or not to do valve stem seals. It would make sense whilst the head is out but involves buying another tool ontop of the numerous specialist tools I need to finish it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Last question. Thread lock on the cam cap bolts or just assembly lube ? They're not torqued very tight at 9 n.m I'd be worried they'd come loose over time Edited July 7, 2016 by SpikeyJp_68 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 cam caps are 13newton meters nm do not use threadlocker !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 cam caps are 13newton meters nm do not use threadlocker !!!That's it got them mixed up with ft-lbs. that's spot on, big thanks again Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bainzey738 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Does the service bolt need to be put back in when installing the cams or just removing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Does the service bolt need to be put back in when installing the cams or just removing?Should be put in before removing the inlet cam and kept in until the camshafts are installed, timed and caps are torqued down Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ROTABOOST Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 It's holds the tensioned gear in place, needs to be in when fitting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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