Swedenboy Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 When I installed the timing belts on both my subarus (SuperStation 1800 -86 and -88) I set the flywheel on the "last line", the one on the passengerside. Is this correct? I´ve looked at the timing belt guide on this page and it seems like it´s the last line to use??? Because when I should align the driverside cam the notch won´t come exactly right. This is to both my cars? So I was just wondering which line you put the mark on the flywheel? The -86 is carb, and the -88 is MPFI. And when I´m about to adjust the ignition, should I use the 0 deg mark or the 8 deg mark? 8 deg for carb, for the MPFI I don't know so any ideas? And excuse me if my english/american is´nt that good, I live in Sweden... :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloyale Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 When I installed the timing belts on both my subarus (SuperStation 1800 -86 and -88) I set the flywheel on the "last line", the one on the passengerside. Is this correct? I´ve looked at the timing belt guide on this page and it seems like it´s the last line to use??? Because when I should align the driverside cam the notch won´t come exactly right. This is to both my cars? So I was just wondering which line you put the mark on the flywheel? The -86 is carb, and the -88 is MPFI. And when I´m about to adjust the ignition, should I use the 0 deg mark or the 8 deg mark? 8 deg for carb, for the MPFI I don't know so any ideas? And excuse me if my english/american is´nt that good, I live in Sweden... :confused: Use the middle line of the 3 lines on the Flywheel for setting belts. These lines are seperate from the numbered degree lines for adjusting ignition timing. Don't forget to rotate the engine a full turn between setting the passenger side belt and the driver side belt. When finished the marks on each Cam pulley should be excactly opposite of each other. 1 up and 1 down. Timing is 8 degrees for the Carb and 20 degrees for the MPFI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedenboy Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Use the middle line of the 3 lines on the Flywheel for setting belts. These lines are seperate from the numbered degree lines for adjusting ignition timing. Don't forget to rotate the engine a full turn between setting the passenger side belt and the driver side belt. When finished the marks on each Cam pulley should be excactly opposite of each other. 1 up and 1 down. Timing is 8 degrees for the Carb and 20 degrees for the MPFI Thanks a lot!!! Back to the garage and adjust the flywheel and cams. I've used the line to the left of the three if stand infront of car. but I got everything else right. But could'nt done it without the superb guide on this forum... But the timing(ignition), should I turn the flywheel so the mark points at +20 (MPFI) and then check that the distributor points to the first cylinder? I am not sure what mark to use in my distributor, can I just turn so it points at #1? Thanks again for quick response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 After the belts are on then making sure the # 1 cyl is on compresion (look for both valves closed, or use the cotton ball over the spark plug hole trick- crank the engine over till the ball pops out), turn the flywheel so the mark is at zero degrees. Point the rotor in the dist. at number one spark plug wire tower. That should be close enough for you to get it to start. You must connect the green connectors under the dash to set the timing properly with a timing light after you have it running. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedenboy Posted July 6, 2007 Author Share Posted July 6, 2007 The timingbelts were ok, but when we tried to adjust the ignition everything was messed up. I put the engine to "zero", adjust the rotor to number one cable and tried to start. Did'nt run well. Zeroed the engine again and open the distributor, now the rotor points at cylinder 2 cable, opposite direction than before. Called a friend with a similar car and looked. The cable for cylinder one and two, the ones in front of the engine was shifted. Shifted the cables and adjust the rotor again, tried to start and now it works fine! Adjust the timin 20 deg before and it runs like a dream. But I did'nt find the 2 green cables under the dash? Is it under the panel behind the fusebox or? Otherwise the car is running great, washed it and soon it will be out in traffic again. Maybe I should take some pictures so u guys get to see a Swedish Subaru!!! But lots of thanks for all the help. See ya soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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