shadetree 5,970 Posted April 16, 2022 Just now, Shady_Redneck said: Yep 100% and you know this..HOW ??. because the piston is on top dead center ?..sorry bro..but the piston can be on top dead center on the exhaust stroke as well as the compression stroke !. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady_Redneck 48 Posted April 16, 2022 Just now, shadetree said: and you know this..HOW ??. because the piston is on top dead center ?..sorry bro..but the piston can be on top dead center on the exhaust stroke as well as the compression stroke !. Timing marks on the flywheel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,970 Posted April 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Shady_Redneck said: Timing marks on the flywheel timing marks on the flywheel can be 360 out bro !. the piston reached top dead center on exhaust stroke as well as compression stroke !. you can not go by the timing mark on flywheel...UNLESS YOU KNOW FOR 100% THE PISTON IS ON TOP DEAD CENTER ON THE COMPRESSION STROKE !. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady_Redneck 48 Posted April 16, 2022 Hold on let me go check something I may know what’s wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,970 Posted April 16, 2022 i sent you a pm, i'd advise you to read it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady_Redneck 48 Posted April 16, 2022 I’m going to tear into the head and check the rockers I saw on YouTube they like to work loose on those models I’ll let you know my findings 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,745 Posted April 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Shady_Redneck said: Timing marks on the flywheel The timing marks on the flywheel will show in the site hole at top dead center and also 180° out so you have to make sure you’re on the compression stroke when you set the valves or they will be very loose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady_Redneck 48 Posted April 16, 2022 Status update: 3 out of 4 valve cover bolts broke so I need. To get those out now wish me luck 😭 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady_Redneck 48 Posted April 16, 2022 58 minutes ago, Shady_Redneck said: Status update: 3 out of 4 valve cover bolts broke so I need. To get those out now wish me luck 😭 I fixed it re adjusted the valves and no more clatter YAY 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,147 Posted April 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Shady_Redneck said: I fixed it re adjusted the valves and no more clatter YAY Can I take a guess , you adjusted on the wrong stroke ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady_Redneck 48 Posted April 16, 2022 41 minutes ago, Fishfiles said: Can I take a guess , you adjusted on the wrong stroke ? I think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,147 Posted April 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Shady_Redneck said: I think Remember , compression stroke , never forget !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,745 Posted April 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Shady_Redneck said: I fixed it re adjusted the valves and no more clatter YAY How long it take you to get those broken bolts out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady_Redneck 48 Posted April 16, 2022 Just now, jeepwm69 said: How long it take you to get those broken bolts out? Bout 35 minutes with vice grips and I need to slap the person that put RED LOCKTITE on them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeepwm69 7,745 Posted April 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Shady_Redneck said: Bout 35 minutes with vice grips and I need to slap the person that put RED LOCKTITE on them Lol. Well it was just rebuilt. Who did it!? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites