ka24de crank/intermediate gear/cam timing??

[gthammers]

I think after a kade rebuild, my cam/crank timing is off. Starts/runs (but not well).

Is there an easy way to tell if my timing is advanced/retarded without pulling the whole damned motor loose to get to the crank pulley??

[180fan]

yeah get a timing light and check the timing.

[gthammers]

Isn't that just ignition timing?

[gthammers]

Ok -

Checked timing with gun set to +20 degrees, looks good.

Still runs rough, not much power, exhaust doesn't smell right (incomplete combustion?).

Low RPM runs rough/barely idles -Mid RPM, so-so but no torque - Higher RPM can't get there -

[slowfkncar]

i am having the same problem on my 93 ka24de

im gonna try and move the exhaust cam 1 tooth over right now as we speak lol

[480sx]

Guys there are so many of these threads, search Cam, or Cam timing.

Get a rod, about a foot long thats thin enough to drop down into the combustion chamber. Make sure this rod isnt going to leave anything down there.. Take out your number one spark plug, and take off your valve cover. Get a 27mm socket/wrench to turn your crank over with the dowl, or rod resting on the top of your number one piston.

Next, watch your cams while you slowly turn your crank through all 4 cycles of your engine. At the bottom of the combustion stroke, right before the piston starts to come back up, the exhaust lobe should be opening that valve. At the end of the exhaust stroke, when the piston is all the way at the top, your intake cam lobe should open the intake valve.