Locking the timing on 2000TC

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Brian-Northampton

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I recently (ok 5 years ago) replaced the cylinder head gasket on my 1971 2000TC. I locked the flywheel with the pin, however the locking pin for the top chainwheel did not line up. I coped with this by marking the components so that they would go back together and everything has been fine.

Now I need to replace the timing chains and will entrust this work to my local garage. They will of course identify the same issue. Is this due to wear over the 32 years, or is this by design. Do I ask my garage to ensure that both locking pins are in position when the new timing chains are fitted?

As the car has been in the family since new, I know that the cylinder head has never been off before I did it 5 years ago, so there is no question of someone getting it wrong before.

Your advise would be appreciated. :)
 
Perhaps the reason it doesn't line up is because of the chain wear / stretch. It is possible with a new chain that it will all line up properly again.

I suggest they at least attempt to line it up correctly for you

Richard :)
 
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Brian,

I have an expensive though thorough friend who has a small garage just outside Northampton. I gave my P6 to him when I first bought it as he has an enthusiast who works for him who went over it with a fine tooth comb (down to lose screen jet and door lock cover). His quality of work appears excellent from past experience and the proprietor himself is well aquainted with the P6. I had all my brake lines and rear bushes renewed as well as a good service. Given the chance he would have changed the discs but I drew the line there as the brakes work well.(What's a bit of rust!) He stripped the carbs down etc and gave them a good clean and reset etc.The chap also has a good artistic ability. He drew a very realistic sketch of the rear suspension assembly showing all the bushes and what needed doing.
If you require his detaills I will email you direct.
ASH
 
If the cam L pin will not line up with the slot in the cam wheel
It is an easy process to retime the valves
1.align flywheel to EP on compression stroke on number 1 cylinder
2.push in the flywheel lock pin
3.remove the cam pin turn 90 degrees so the pin is facing the can and the other end is vertical.
4.If the pin does not line up remove the two camshaft bolts
5.Look under the lip of the sprocket wheel and remove the retaining clip it is about 3-4 inches in diameter
6.remove the center of the camwheel.
7 move camshaft slightly and insert the lock
reinsert the center section of the cam wheel and it will realign to the camshaft holes as there is vernier adjustment on the wheel and replace spring clip
8.re bolt cam redo lock tabs and bobs your uncle

You do not need to release the chain tensioner as the outer ring on the cam wheel will stay on the camshaft

Takes 15 mins max
cheers
Ps is you don't have any chain noise the chains and tensions are usually OK
anymore info pulse email me
 
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