WTF am i doing wrong. Rocker issue
 

Putting my 3.2 back together after re-ring, and head rebuild.

At the point of installing rockers. Cam timing is done, and started with #1 exh. rocker so i could measure valve to piston clearance as per Waynes book.

Once #1 exh. rocker is installed, engine will not turn over as that piston starts hitting the valve. Engine rotated fine prior with just the #1, #4 intake rockers installed.

I've installed #4-5-6 exhaust rockers with no issues and engine rotates fine. I've measured the valve to piston clearance on 1-2-3 intakes, (4.25mm-4.75mm)

Where should i start looking ? I don't know what would cause this. I have to assume cam timing is not correct.

It’s got to be the cam timing.

Just take a pause, and then come back to it.

I’ve been there.

Cam timing procedure.........
 

Tori,

How did you do the cam timing in the first place without the intake and exhaust rockers installed for #1 & #4 cylinders? Did you have the crankshaft set @ Z1 TDC for Cylinder #1? Keep us posted. Thanks.

Tony

Hi Tony, I had an old timer, retired Porsche mechanic help me do the timing. To my understanding, you only have to have the intake rockers in place. Is that incorrect ?

First thing I would do, is to double check that TDC actually lines up with your timing mark on your pulley. Use a piston stop if possible and remember not to spin it over too fast(do not slam into the piston stop).

Thanks, i will verify that, but the case was never split and AFAIK it never has been. Should still be the way ole' Ferdinand built her.

Just look at the 930 marks on the cams. Z1 on pulley, both marks should be up or down depending on TDC for 1 or 4.
Are the cams on the correct side. The right cam has intake and exhaust lobes pretty much together so you can tell visually with out the rockers in
Bruce

Maybe this is where we went wrong. With #1 at TDC, this is the mark that lines up with the seam. I think we timed off the square notch to the left (white) - what is this other notch?http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1528679616.jpg

Usually 35 degrees BTDC. Make sure the crank pulley pin is at 9 o’clock
Bruce

Pin looks to be more in the 10 o’clock position.
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1528681728.jpg

My pulley does not say Z1 (as far as i can see) I know the cams are correct, tagged each one as they came out. Plus i just verified the right side having the lobes close together.

Crank needs to be with the pin locator at 9 o’clock The pulley will have the notch for TDC located near centerline. Mark pulley for TDC so there is no mistake
I use nail polish for all the marks with an extra large mark for TDC
Bruce

Just to make sure, are we talking about this as the pin?
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1528684835.jpg

No, that is not the pin.
It is closer to the center covered by the bolt washer.

Borrow a properly factory marked pulley and then index your pulley.
I index my pulleys with several timing marks by cutting notches (file or hacksaw), then I dab a bit of red paint in each notch.
Makes life much easier.

Ok, thanks. I will remove the bolt and confirm. I already have the current notches painted 3 different colors.

That is the proper pulley for Carrera
Bruce

Just another good reason to use a degree when performing cam timing.

If you do use the simple common lift method, fit the crank pulley before you fit the cylinder heads. Use your dial indicator and holder, touch down to the Piston and find true TDC. Then mark the pulley.

That way you will not be confused about which notch is TDC.

Great tip, thanks, I’m almost at that point and this will be a good way to make sure everything is perfect.

Borrowed the tools to run thru this again tonite. This time i'm going to do it by myself. I have the instructions printed out from this site, and i think i can pull it off with those, but does anyone know of a video showing the process on a 3.2 ? If i felt confident in doing it, i'd make one as i have not found one at this point.