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1995 Geo Metro Repair Question


Topics covered: Crankshaft, Terminal.
Mileage: 190,000 miles.

Asked on September 8, 2012

Timing issues

Have a 95 metro 3 cyl, having trouble with timing we lined up all the marks put the belt on made sure rotor was pointing at number 1 cyl an statrted it an it carried on like crazy also does the cam sprocket turn a half turn to crank sprocket full turn? and is the num 1 terminal on dist cap nearest the top of motor?What should the timing be set at 0' or what thanks?
Avatar Asked by steelersfan82

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Replied on September 9, 2012

try this view

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on September 9, 2012

Cam sprocket is half the speed of the crankshaft.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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