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how do i retard the cam? do i put the keyway in the 4r position and then turn the crankshaft till the 0 is lined up again?

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take the cam out and put it in backwards
that would make it retarded.
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Line up the 4R keyway with the dot on the cam gear.
The crank key ALWAYS gets lined up with the cam dowl.

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i still dont get it...do i put the cam on the 0keyway and then move the crankshaft to 4r?

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quote:
Originally posted by mike g:
i still dont get it...do i put the cam on the 0keyway and then move the crankshaft to 4r?

yes [Roll Eyes]

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