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Question
Original question-Should the timing marks be aligned side by side on inside or on the outside of cam gear?"
The motor is a AMC Jeep 258
Brad,
On a 258, the timing marks on the cam gear are facing the outside of the gear, at least on OEM gears. Aftermarket gears might have them near a tooth. The cam and crank gears should be facing each other. If you were looking at the the front of the engine, the crank gear mark should be at 10:30 and the cam gear mark should be at 4:30....facing each other. Another way of checking it after installation is to position the cam gear mark at the 1:00 position. You should be able to count 15 pins to the crank gear mark. Hope this helps.
Kevin
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Kevin Pilotte
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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.
Experience
I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.
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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.
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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.
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