Dow.tom

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Hey im trying to allign my cam pulleys so i can put the timing belt back on, but when i turn them they jump. they dont turn smoothly. how can i get them to line up?

Dow.tom

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this is really pissing me off, i can't get it at all...

Once i allign those marks i can put the belt on right?

Also it looks like all my "valves"? are up and the lobes are just bouncing over them when i turn how do i fix it? I can make it line up but it just jumps past it if i let it go wfrom the socket wrench.

magnamx-5

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You need to hold the cams exactly in place this is easier with 2 people. several clamps and wrenches help with this as well. I told you to read.net but no. had to cowhoy it didn't ya :gay:

http://www.miata.net/garage/timingbelt.html
FWIW the crank will move if you are not carefull when tensioning the system and the chance of slack on the top between the cam gears is a pain in the ***.

Dow.tom

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will this keep the camshafts from 'jumping'? I did read it, i'll cowboy you boy. lol

cjernigan

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It will hold them rigid in place, no jumping.

Dow.tom

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alright, while doing this it is still possable to do one at time correct... goodie, shouldnt be long before i'm running again.... than boostin.