350x timing info

[yooperman]

is there any easyier way to change timing secret besides unbolting sprocket and moving it?

i did a top end rebuild on my 85 350x, and put it back together, the timing was off so i had reset it, the way the manuel said to install it. lines on the sprocket were off like 1/16th of an inch. because it wouldnt stay on the T mark when i got it on it.

i put it back together recleaned the carb, and when i kick it over is spits and fires thats it, i kick the he!! out of it. if fires like it gonna run then nothing.

what you 350X experts think

[Dirtcrasher]

Sure you weren't 180 out? Many times I've rebuilt engines and the lines aren't dead nuts, but a tooth one way or the other makes it far worse.

180 out won't bend the valves but 170 or 190 might...... That would be 180 and a couple teeth off.

Double check your manual.

I believe the 350X has to have the "O" at 12 0-clock and the lines should be fairly parallel to the head surface with both cam lobes facing down.

Also make sure your looking at "T" and not "F"; And take the plug out so crank rotation isn't so erratic.........