CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
ENGINE—161
piston to (TDC) by means of an indicator
placed in spark plug opening. After valve tim-
ing has been checked, turn crankshaft counter-
clockwise until tappet is back down to valve-
closed position. Remove the .210 inch spacer
from between the rocker arm and valve stem.
CAUTION
Under no condition should crankshaft be turned
further in clockwise direction, as spacer might
cause valve spring to bottom and damage valve
operating mechanism.
17.
LOCATING LOW POINT OF CAMSHAFT
IN CONJUNCTION WITH VALVE TAPPET
FACE (CYLINDER HEAD INSTALLED)
Remove distributor cap, noting position of ro-
tor for Number 1 and Number 6 cylinders. Set
timing mark ("DC") on vibration damper to
pointer. With rotor at Number 1 firing position,
the following tappets will be on low side of
cam lobe.
2—Intake
2—Exhaust
4—Exhaust
7—Intake
8—Intake
8—Exhaust
NOTE
To remove Number 1 intake and exhaust tap-
pet, rotate the crankshaft \\ turn clockwise
from above position.
With rotor at Number 6 firing position, the
following tappets will be on low side of cam
lobe:
3—Intake
3—Exhaust
4—Intake
5—Intake
5—Exhaust
7—Exhaust
NOTE
To remove Number 6 intake and exhaust tap-
pet, rotate crankshaft ^4 turn clockwise from
above position.
18.
REMOVAL OF TIMING GEARS
AND CHAIN
Remove radiator and water pump. See Cooling
System, Section V.
Remove bolt and flatwasher holding vibra-
tion damper on crankshaft. Remove two of the
damper bolts, install Tool C-3033, and pull
damper assembly off end of crankshaft.
COUNT
23 PINS
FROM
PIN NO 1
j£'MIMING
MARK
56x548
Fig.
27—Positioning Gears in Chain
Remove chain cover and gasket.
Slide crankshaft oil slinger off end of crank-
shaft. Remove fuel pump eccentric attaching
bolt, cup washer and eccentric. Remove timing
chain, with crankshaft and camshaft sprockets
as an assembly.
19.
INSTALLATION OF TIMING GEARS
AND CHAIN
a. Installation
Insert camshaft and crankshaft Woodruff keys
TIMING MARK
CAMSHAFT
SPROCKET
KEY WAY*
ALIGNED
CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET
KEY WAY
ALIGNED
TIMING MARK
4
56x549A
Fig.
28—Installing Timing Gears and Chain
(Engine Shown in Repair Stand)
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