1990 Subaru Loyale Cam Timing

1990 SUBARU LOYALE
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Engine Mechanical problem
1990 Subaru Loyale 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual

Im wondering if I set my cam timing properly, because she won't start. I had to replace a lash adjuster, and in the process removed the cam from drivers side. I realigned all marks to twelve o'clock and used the three cam timing marks close together (the middle one) An put on the belts. I then put 18lbs on each cam an tightened tensioners. It just wont go. It kinda starts and idles erratically but The timing just wont get right. I run out of adjustment right before it feel like its gonna run help!! This is the first time I've had this kind of problem and I've been a machanic for 10 years LOL Something is wrong! can u walk me through the timing process!?!?!
Aug 14, 2009 at 3:04 PM
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After installing left side belt rotate engine 360 install right


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Last pick is right side with belt installed position
Aug 14, 2009 at 3:28 PM
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Thanks! I figured it out finally. It runs great. The book said "here are photographs with the cams in their installed positions" The picture showed both cams at 12 o'clock. They never mentioned that there was one up, and one down after the engine was turned LOL I appreciate all the help.
Aug 16, 2009 at 2:43 PM
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Hey we all get snake bit if it wasn't for me screwing up I would never learn
Aug 16, 2009 at 3:04 PM