I also posted this in the FI section, I really need to figure this out guys.

This is my problem, I asked here since I know alot of you guys use thicker head gaskets. I have a Cometic .45 HG

when I set my cam timing to 16 BTDC I have everything set perfect, when I go to put my timing belt back on with the tensioner all the way loose, the belt wont allign with the teeth on the cams, and its a pain in the *** to put on because its so tight, would a head gasket of such make that much of a difference?

Could this also be causing the timing belt to be 1/2 a tooth off when trying to slide it on the cam gears when everything is set in its proper place (cams at TDC and pulley at 16BTDC)

I need help with this guys.

 

The pulley should be at TDC not 16BTC. The single marking after the 3 timing marks.

 

I did it this way and it runs like ****, timing is still off.

 

try turning your cams a bit counter clockwise to fit the belt on our get adjustable cam gears if its way off.