Hydraulic or manual tensioner? on cam align marks so 609 stamped on gear face each other. Also did belt brake?

Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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the tensioner is the one you have to push back with vise. Good to know about 609 stamp Chilton book does not specify. Also the belt did not break I rebuilt motor for brother. I know old style with distributor and chain in front this was a new bear for me and a learning exp.I thought would be easy, boy was i wrong.

Response from morris32
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Tensioner compressed in vice and lock pin installed? Install belt in direction shown see diagram from crank up to cam get as tight as possible. Hole belt to cam gear with one of those paper clips with the movable tabs. If needed rotate cam gear clockwise slightly to ingage tooth on belt.when belt on use torque wrench apply 21 ft.lbs then slide tensioner up to contact tighten then remove lock pin. rotate 2X

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