Camshaft Lobes up or Down at TDC

ADryden23 · Jun 25, 2009

I'm replacing the timing chain on my 02 FE501 and I'm alittle confused as to were the cam lobes should be at TDC while hooking up the new chain. I've seen some cases where people have said to have the lobes facing up at 11 and 1 o'clock. I've also heard people say that the lobes should be facing down at 5 and 7.
Which one is it or does it matter?

Thanks for any help

fj1200 · Jun 25, 2009

There are two tdc's

Seriously though, this leaves no room for guess work. You need to go exactly by the timing marks.

Husaden · Jun 25, 2009

And it does not matter if you have them up or down. Up is easiest, put a ruler across both lobes and check it being parallel to the topcover face.

Anders, DK

Taffy · Jun 25, 2009

...... then turn the crank 360d and they are down. now you fit your rocker cover.

regards

Taffy

Coastie · Jun 27, 2009

Doesn't matter, but I also reckon up is easier.

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