So I just installed the head on my m42. The rear crank seal and housing are off to allow the removal of the crankshaft several steps ago. The stand is holding the block from the back, so I'd have to get it off the block to get all that on.
I was hoping to get the camshaft and timing case all together before taking everything off the stand. Just seemed easier to manage everything. Was planning to get the flywheel on when I could move back to the crane.
Anyways, I cant lock the flywheel without a flywheel installed, but I'm having a hard effing time getting the camshaft on. I'm at TDC. I just cant get the camshaft alignment tool on and locked. Either the camshafts are in a bind or the tool is some cheap knockoff from China or both.
Here's what I'm looking at.
The camshaft braces and bolts are on but very loose to allow for some play. I cant seem to get the camshaft tool on properly to lock it in to place.
Any tips?
Once I get the cams on successfully I'll be able to move to the chain, which seems like a whole other struggle...
I was hoping to get the camshaft and timing case all together before taking everything off the stand. Just seemed easier to manage everything. Was planning to get the flywheel on when I could move back to the crane.
Anyways, I cant lock the flywheel without a flywheel installed, but I'm having a hard effing time getting the camshaft on. I'm at TDC. I just cant get the camshaft alignment tool on and locked. Either the camshafts are in a bind or the tool is some cheap knockoff from China or both.
Here's what I'm looking at.
The camshaft braces and bolts are on but very loose to allow for some play. I cant seem to get the camshaft tool on properly to lock it in to place.
Any tips?
Once I get the cams on successfully I'll be able to move to the chain, which seems like a whole other struggle...
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