Thread: Won't start after cam install

The balancer can't change the timing. That chain is the one and only thing that controls what happens to valve movement. That's what has me stumped

I don't remember, but when the harmonic balancer was on wrong, did the key come off the crank sprocket? So the cam didn't turn and the valves stayed in position so the pistons made contact? Like Bill said, pull the heads, or at least use an inspection camera of sorts through the spark plug hole.

Originally Posted by RegalGS98s

I don't remember, but when the harmonic balancer was on wrong, did the key come off the crank sprocket? So the cam didn't turn and the valves stayed in position so the pistons made contact? Like Bill said, pull the heads, or at least use an inspection camera of sorts through the spark plug hole.

No the key stayed in the sprocket, from what I saw. I'll look at my car tonight. Going home in 20 minutes.

better safe than sorry, glad its all intact, lets hope the second time around works out well.