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I just installed a reman long block in my sisters 97 honda civic ex. Everything went smoothly until startup when i tried to set the ignition timing. With the scs jumped i have the distributor maxed out advanced and im only at 7 degrees. I have double checked my cam timing and its perfect. Any ideas?
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see if this helps.
Thanks for the reply. Thats the same procedure I was using. I ended up having to pull the engine again for the 2nd time in 2 days because the head gasket is leaking, the front crank seal is leaking as well as the rear main seal. I installed the seals but the head gasket I did not. I have to take the engine down to the place I bought it from for them to warranty the reapir. Talk about a pain in the ass.
I re-checked my cam timing with the engine out and its spot on. Im not sure what else to do as far as the timing but I will have to figure that out after the leaks are fixed.
I ended up not being comfortable wasting more of my time with the “remanufactured” engine. I swapped in a JDM d15b and was able to set the ignition timing with no problem. The only thing I can think is maybe their camshaft or crankshaft had a mis machined keyway or something.
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