Not sure what is keeping the cam from lining up - never had a problem but one thing is *critical* -- lubrication to the cam bearings! You *must* coat the bearings with a startup lube to prevent damage. If you fire up and hear a squeal you;re screwed.
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2007 2:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM603 camshaft installation-success! > I'm sure I wasn't off by a tooth since I had lightly scribed marks on the > cam sprocket and chain right at TDC. > Tom's suggestion of using the cam sprocket to move the camshaft worked. > Cam is on and I can continue on with the reassembly. Thanks for the help. > > Luther > > On Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:15:21 -0500, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > >> Remove the vacuum pump. It's return spring is what keeps the timing >> chain from moving freely. The cam gear is keyed to the cam as I >> recall. You might be off by a tooth. >> >> -Dave Walton >> >> On 8/9/07, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Anyone have experience installing camshafts? I can't keep mine at TDC >>> when I'm tightening it. I've tried tightening in these orders. >>> 7,4,3,2; 2,3,4,7; 7,2,4,3; and 2,3,4,7,7,4,3,2 etc. I've tried all >>> those patterns twice; the first time tightening the right bolt first, >>> then the left, and second time tightening the left bolt, then the right. >>> Yes, I am tightening all 8 bolts 1 turn before going through the >>> sequence again. I've been working on it nearly 2 hours this morning >>> and cannot get it to hold TDC. Advice? TIA all. >>> >> > > > -- > Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark > '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case > '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) > '82 300CD (166 kmi) > '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold > '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.10/943 - Release Date: 8/8/2007 > 5:38 PM > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com