Need timing help

[Marty Rogan]

I had to pull the head on my L24 to change the blown head gasket. Two of the head bolts broke off. I didn't have the time or the tools to deal with that, so I took it over to a local engine builder. They did a nice job on it.

Today, I want to put everything back together. I noticed that the cam has moved out of place from where it was when I took it in to get fixed. I can't seem to get the cam to rotate. That seems odd. I did not want to force it. So I have a couple of questions. What is the best way to rotate the cam? How much force does it take to rotate it? Also, does it spin in only one direction?

TIA,

Marty

Edited February 21, 2010 by Marty Rogan

[ChrisZ]

Just take off the rocker arms, it's pretty easy, use a big screwdriver and remember to put them back on in the same order as you remove them.

Chris

Edited February 21, 2010 by ChrisZ

[Marty Rogan]

Just take off the cam follower (isn't that what they are called), it's pretty easy, use a big screwdriver and remember to put them back on in the same order as you remove them.

Chris

Is the follower the surface that the cam lobe rides on? How exactly do the come off?

[ChrisZ]

Yes it is

There is a little retainer spring, lock spring, what ever on the end furtherst away from the valves, take that off and then you can force the follower up wit a big screwdrive and to the side, hope this makes sense.

Chris

[Marty Rogan]

I popped the retainer springs off. That was enough to allow the cam to move freely.

Thanks!

[ChrisZ]

Glad i could help

Chris