Cam timing after fitting taffy valve spring kit

matt69 said:

Hi all
after putting the head back to gather with the Taffy spring kit ( awesome kit by the way )and then timing the cam as per the 05 manual , line up the 3 dots on the primary pinion and the idler shaft gear then making sure the dots on the cam wheel are aliened with the edge of the head cam lobs facing down towards the head ( special note in manual saying to do this ) then screwing all other parts together now she will not start it turns over fine the back fires through the carb ( nice flames ) any ideas anyone ????????

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cypher said:

just whilst we're on this subject.

when the engine is locked using the notch in the crank is that at TDC?

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Taffy said:

true TDC is when the beginning of the high point on the outside of the flywheel is level with the middle of the stator cover's screw hole. i would then do it your way with the lobes down and then then i would turn the crank 360 degrees and look at the lobes to see that they are symetrical.

then a further 360 degrees and you are ready to fit the rocker cover.

regards

Taffy

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