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Camshaft Timing

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by nolehynaws, Oct 4, 2018.

  1. Oct 4, 2018
    nolehynaws

    nolehynaws Member

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    Hello! I’m not sure if this is the right place to post this so sorry about that. I have been working on getting my grandfathers 1965 CJ-5 running again, but I’ve run into a wall. I was told that I have to line up the marks on the camshaft wheel thing to some other mark before I put the belt on, but I can’t find the mark anywhere. Is there a way to get the timing right without taking the whole thing back apart? I’m new to the scene and don’t know what everything is called so I hope this isn’t too confusing. Thank you!

    -Noah
     
    nolehynaws, Oct 4, 2018
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  2. Oct 4, 2018
    OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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    What engine is in it?
     
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    nolehynaws

    nolehynaws Member

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    4 Cylinder Hurricane
     
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    Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    Moved to correct forum.

    A '65 engine should have timing gears that mesh, not a belt or chain. Can you post a pic of the engine?

    Also, if you don't have one get a copy of the factory service manual (FSM), available from here & many other sources.
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Oct 4, 2018
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    OzFin

    OzFin Vintage Jeep Guy

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    X2 on what Howard said, you really need a FSM.
    Get one ordered up, you will not regret it. In the meantime take a look at this link as an example of how the gears should mesh together. Look at image D 40 on page 67. Hope this will help you.
    Oz

    https://f86bf0c4-a-62cb3a1a-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/jeepsterservicemanual/Home/SectDF4Engine.pdf?attachauth=ANoY7cr8_R5J8yXgi2nBePV-mJKQYng7ptswfTOrBKKa78iN3N0li7alQZzFUJmbo0ZqaUrEXlvONGqOS121d4VIJfRfaJV0_ThW-lwy7BBiXcB6zHQUGH8fPLpM-6BN0LyEdMh3_GZxMnaigEkI-GGaJaaixLrCI_7Ya6SFa5Ceh4vCgH0UQqcE8TOD_75Vi1HdsJ3NPxcXLPMD8gJzlFg1FL4EJKNy1e0TSbKipei0XWSPWqsBUZ4=&attredirects=0
     
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