1973 Dart Sport
Well mystery solved. After a bit of reading on cam timing I figured someone probably put the crank sprocket on the wrong keyway. Comp cams has 3 settings with different markings. Turns out I was right. Spent Friday night getting it apart and getting the timing chain back on right. Tried to get the timing cover on but ended up ripping the front seal and one of the oil pan gaskets before realizing I should have dropped the front of the pan to make life a lot easier. I also managed to get some water in my break-in oil so I get to replace that too. So I spent most of Saturday evening/night replacing the oil pan gasket and getting everything back together. She's ready for round 2 but it was 11 before I had everything together so that will have to wait for now.
I have to say, I'm really glad to have some helping hands finally. My only concern is I don't remember torquing the crank bolt down after gunning it down with my compact impact. I forgot it needed lock-tite as well but it's already back together. Hopefully it's fine but I guess we'll see.
Well mystery solved. After a bit of reading on cam timing I figured someone probably put the crank sprocket on the wrong keyway. Comp cams has 3 settings with different markings. Turns out I was right. Spent Friday night getting it apart and getting the timing chain back on right. Tried to get the timing cover on but ended up ripping the front seal and one of the oil pan gaskets before realizing I should have dropped the front of the pan to make life a lot easier. I also managed to get some water in my break-in oil so I get to replace that too. So I spent most of Saturday evening/night replacing the oil pan gasket and getting everything back together. She's ready for round 2 but it was 11 before I had everything together so that will have to wait for now.
I have to say, I'm really glad to have some helping hands finally. My only concern is I don't remember torquing the crank bolt down after gunning it down with my compact impact. I forgot it needed lock-tite as well but it's already back together. Hopefully it's fine but I guess we'll see.
