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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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i have a b18b1 and ive tryed to time it like three times but wen i go to start it all it does is turn doesnt even sound like it wants to start. should i put something in the holes in the cams to get them set. lol need help pics would b nice
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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Post pictures of the cam and crank positioned at TDC1.

Does the fuel pump prime?

Is there spark at the plugs?
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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ill post pics. but i jus took out one spark plug put in a straw and turnned the crank to see if the notch was right and it isnt. my piston is all the way down. when i turn it to make the straw go all the way up the notch is faceing the back of my oil pump........yes fuel pump primes.
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 01:20 PM
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What cylinder did you test with the straw?

Do you have spark at all 4 plugs?
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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how do i put a pic in this thread lol. i put in spark plug #1 the one closest to the cams. the rest are still in.
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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this is the spark plug out
 
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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one is the cams and the other is the mark for the pully at tdc. let me kno if i took them wrong.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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The engine is definitely out of time.

Do you have aftermarket cam gears?

Are you missing the back cover?

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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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yes i do have aftermarket cams.i jus dont kno what mark on them is TOP. set at 2+/- degrees on both.and no i dont have the back plactic. i bought the engine not to long ago. so i dont kno much about it and or what they had it tuned for. i had to do the TOB and timing. where can i fin those pin punches that would help out alot.
 
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