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Romeo Engine




Both camshaft keyways are 90 degrees from the valve cover surface. Make sure the copper links line up with the dots on the camshaft sprocket.




If the copper links are not visible, mark one link on one end and one link on the other end, and use as timing marks.

Fig. 26 Crankshaft Sprocket Position:




- NOTE: Crankshaft sprockets are identical. They may only be installed one way. Refer to the following illustration for correct crankshaft sprocket installation.




- Install the LH (inner) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper link with the dot on the crankshaft sprocket.
- Install the LH (inner) timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper link with the dot on the camshaft sprocket.
- Install the RH (outer) timing chain on the crankshaft sprocket, aligning the copper link with the dot on the crankshaft sprocket.
- Install the RH (outer) timing chain on the camshaft sprocket, aligning the copper link with the dot on the camshaft sprocket.
- Make sure that the copper (marked) chain links are lined up with the dots on the crankshaft sprockets and the camshaft sprocket
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