need to put a timing gun on it right away.I took it off to have iCAS HELP

[leesredgt]

ok i was wondering do i need to put a timing gun on it right away.i took it off to get my covers powder coated but relized after i done it that i didnt have enough money to do it so now i put it back on.the thing is im getting ready to put the engine is but was wondering should i start it i mean i dont want to bend valvles and stuff will it get off the bad even if i mark were the cas was and put it back in the same spot.i guess i wanting to know can i drive it for a while safley untill i get more money up so then when i go to have my boost controller installed i can have them check it and when i say awhile i mean for a couple months or more.thanks in advance

[devil_child]

dude, what?

Ok Im guessing this is what you need

pull out the first cyinder spark plug.

crank the engine till you see compression on it.

roll it over to where the 0* mark on th crank and notch on the cover line up

cool, throw the CAS on there. rotate the cas to match the camshaft gear.

hook the clamp around the middle wire to the first coilpack. works best there.

start car warm it up. Cant remember what you disconnect. Somone chime in?

shine it on the notch.

align it to 15* BTDC.

basically

[leesredgt]

i guess what im asking is if i put the cas back in the same spot can i start and drive the car untill i get a timing gun which might be a couple months or will it be pinging and poping and bending valvles.i just need to know before i go and start it up.

[Coolwhip]

Unless you messed with the mechanical timing (such as taking off the timing belt and putting it on out of timing) you shouldn't be worried about bending valves.

Like it was said earlier about installing the CAS put it on TDC and ..... follow instructions.

Your local parts store should be able to loan you out a timing gun to get it right on 15*.

However, if you don't set it up on correct ignition timing you'll experience some drivability issues. Why play short cut with your investment now when its not more than an hour worth of work and $20 el cheapo timing gun/

Good luck

[eh?]

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Yes you can just mark it and reinstall in the same position. The cas is keyed and will only go in one way.

But it's still nuts to go months without checking timing.

[leesredgt]

thanks alot guys that takes a load off me thats all i needed was to screw up now if ya know what i mean.

[FriedEGs]

you better learn how timing works.. if you advance it too far you'll run lean....

Just get a timing gun, they're only 30 bux if you look around.. Or borrow one from a friend.. no point risking a $5000 setup by neglecting to do a standard procedure...