timing question

[xKnownShadowX]

I'm curious how man rotations of the cam does it take to line the timing chain with the punch mark on the cam again?

I got the crank a tdc and the cam at tdc but when i rotate it doesn't line up again so I wanna know how many turns cause after a few it lined up again.thanks

[edwards30]

i think four. Should be intake stroke, compression stroke, power stroke, then exhaust stroke. Someone correct me if i'm wrong

[xKnownShadowX]

I think you maybe correct I counted it and it took four complete turns.I put the crank at TDC which is piston #1 all the way up correct?On the cam the punch mark isn't at 5 o'clock but the pully timing mark lines up when its at TDC so should I just do it like that?

[edwards30]

TDC is the Piston #1 all the way up so thats correct. I'm assuming this is a SOHC motor right?

[xKnownShadowX]

Yes it's SOHC and I guess the sprocket is upside down or something.I didn't put it on but I just put it at TDC and lined up the pulley so it should be fine right?

[edwards30]

where should your punch mark be according to your repair book or what not? I'm not too well versed with SOHC engines but it should be easier than a DOHC

[xKnownShadowX]

says 5 o'clock but tdc.i hand crank it and it spins freely.

[edwards30]

i'm not forsure, i guess i'm only good for answering your first question. Good luck! Sorry i can't be more help.