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Tiny
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  • 2006 CADILLAC CTS
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Removed timing chains before putting my cam tool on. Tried to put chain back as close as possible to the original point before removed. How can I set timing without damaging valves?
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 AT 6:09 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

When you set the piston to top dead center, rotate the crank about two inches. That will ensure the pistons are all off TDC and you can move the cams around to align them. Once you align them then you can move the crank back to the TDC mark for chain installation.

Roy
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Thursday, April 19th, 2018 AT 6:53 AM
Tiny
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Do I have to remove chains? Or move it with chains on.
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Thursday, April 19th, 2018 AT 7:27 AM
Tiny
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Chains off.
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Thursday, April 19th, 2018 AT 8:23 AM
Tiny
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Which way do you rotate camshafts to set them?
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 AT 6:28 PM
Tiny
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YYou can rotate either way as long as you are not at top dead center.

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Thursday, April 26th, 2018 AT 3:25 AM

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