Which way the sprockets go on the camshaft?

Tiny
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Need to know which way the sprockets go on the camshaft or if it matters.
Friday, February 14th, 2025 AT 9:19 AM

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Tiny
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It might not matter; can you see any differences? Here are the diagrams of how the sprockets go on the camshafts. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Friday, February 14th, 2025 AT 11:24 AM
Tiny
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I need to know with way the dowel on the cam is pointed in the notch in the sprocket.
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Friday, February 14th, 2025 AT 12:01 PM
Tiny
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Here is some pictures.
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Saturday, February 15th, 2025 AT 7:55 AM
Tiny
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I can see in one of the images the sprocket has a number 4 do the rest have numbers as well? If so, you can see the numbers in the diagrams I provided. Here is another diagram, zoom in you can see the dowels.
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Saturday, February 15th, 2025 AT 10:10 AM
Tiny
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Does the number on cam gear go to the dial pin?
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Thursday, February 20th, 2025 AT 1:09 PM
Tiny
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The numbers should stick out.
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Friday, February 21st, 2025 AT 9:40 AM
Tiny
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Need to know which way the sprockets go on the camshaft or if it matters.
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Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 AT 12:36 PM (Merged)
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I am not sure what I am missing here, what seems to be the problem again?
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Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 AT 12:37 PM
Tiny
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This is the #3 camshaft pulley does the dial pin go where the arrow is pointing?
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Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 AT 3:18 PM
Tiny
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Correct, and you will use the #3 timing mark as well, they used one sprocket of two positions, 3 and 4.
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Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 AT 10:09 AM
Tiny
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Thanks, I got it now.
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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 AT 10:24 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 AT 10:27 AM

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