Head timing???

[noE30]

I just got my head back from the machine shop and I need to figure out how to get it to tdc again. When I took the head off, the head and block were both at tdc, but now the head is not. So whats the best way to try turn the head over, can I like wrench on the cam gear some how?
I tried searching and couldn't find anything.

Thanks alot!

[SpecM]

take a socket/ratchet to the cam gear screw and turn it. The little lines on the head and sproket should line up

[noE30]

do i have to take the cam gear off to get to that, because as of now the cam and rotor are still on it.

[jlevie]

Make sure the crank pulley is at TDC. Before putting the head on use a strap wrench on the sprocket or a socket on the sprocket bolt to to set the cam at the mark. Then install the head.

[noE30]

Make sure the crank pulley is at TDC. Before putting the head on use a strap wrench on the sprocket or a socket on the sprocket bolt to to set the cam at the mark. Then install the head.

The crank is still at tdc, i just need to get the head there too. I might try it today and ill post up again if i cant get it to work.