Cam timing check.... something is not quite right

[Gixer1460]

8 hours ago, Dukeman said:

Interesting - my image was from Robinson Foundry BUT was for an 1127 engine whilst yours was 1052 . . . . obvs deleted on the later engines hence confusions!

[TonyGee]

6 hours ago, spiderpig said:

But the inlet cam shouldn't move when you put the idler in 

yes the height of the idler wheel will change the position of the inlet cam. 

[clivegto]

7 hours ago, spiderpig said:

But the inlet cam shouldn't move when you put the idler in 

Other alternative would be to fit slotted cam wheels. 

[McLean Racing]

Im happy to admit when im wrong, its been a while since ive done an 1127 motor as i seem to have done alot of bandits lately but im sure the plates go on top. However, it wont hurt them being on the bottom, if in doubt. Get some slotted sprockets on the cams and degree them in to be sure

[spiderpig]

1 hour ago, TonyGee said:

yes the height of the idler wheel will change the position of the inlet cam. 

Was too early, had it arse about face 

[Dukeman]

Thanks all - I can report it is back together and running like it always did. Without the head gasket leak.

So good result. I did as recommended, started with 1 - exhaust and worked backwards.

I am sure it was OK to start with but it was good to make sure.

cheers