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Old 03-09-2014, 11:00 AM
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I installed a new flywheel on a d16y8. While doing so I rotated the crank. When I finished, I just rotated the crank pulley counterclockwise to get the cam gear in the right position, with the word up in the 12'o clock position. Since I didn't touch any aspect of the timing belt, other than rotating it, should I leave it as is or consult a mechanic.

I haven't tried to start the engine because I missing components.
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You're fine, Simply rotating it over won't affect the timing.
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Yep. If you haven't touched the distributor or timing belt, you aren't changing the timing at all.
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Yep. If you haven't touched the distributor or timing belt, you aren't changing the timing at all.
I received the long block from a friend without a distributor. I used my distributor when I swapped out the engine. I know the engine is on "time" because I tested it while on the car and took it out myself.
Should I look up write-ups for the distributor issue?
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Distributor issue? What distributor issue? You just need to buy/borrow/rent a timing light and set ignition timing.
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What issue?


Once you get the car running set the ignition timing with a timing light.
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Oh I see. Alright, thanks for the help.
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See diagram in FAQs sticky.
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