VXer
You guys are the best...Man, I would've never figured all of this out on my own. The question remains...Do yall think it will be safe to put my old belt back (along with the idle pulley, tension pulley and tensioner...to revert things back to the original pre-belt removal condition) and try to line up the timing marks, or has that ship already sailed?
I really appreciate all your help
Super VXer
IMHO, that ship has already sailed.
Get the crank aligned properly & see where your cams are set at. If it's off a tooth, then you should adjust accordingly.
Like it was already stated, it is a non-interference engine so you won't damage your valves by turning the engine with the new belt installed.
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
Super VXer
As tom4bren said that ship has already sailed. I dont think you'll be getting any information by putting the belt and pulleys back on. In fact it may just make you more confused.Originally Posted by TexasProton
What I would do is: Align the crankshaft pulley as shown above and follow the links and videos as if your timing is lost. The belt didn't break while the engine is running but your timing is technically just as lost as if it had... Im guessing following the instructions and getting the camshaft pulleys to "spring" to the correct position will be about a 30 min. investment of your time. To put your pulleys back on only to take them off will probably take twice that and your not guaranteed you'll receive any information by doing it, so I wouldn't bother...
If you need pictures of where my camshafts sprung to to confirm your position is correct just say the word and I'll load them up!
We'll get that engine purring again!
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