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1995 nissan alt has blown head gasket and i just need how to do the timing specifications for crankshaft timing

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Of course on this model the crank is to be at Top dead center & the chain tabs line up with the camshaft punch marks. I prefer to remove the #1 spark plug & verify TDC by using a stiff hose that I stick down into the cylinder to actually hold against the piston as I bring it up to TDC, there's no mistaking the top point of travel. IF the timing chain is not connected, you can move the motor back a bit if you go to far & that will allow you to confirm exactly where TDC is. Checking the alignment marks on the crank pully is the secondary method, which sometimes you can't do until reassembly of the front covers & such.

If you haven't dissasembled it yet, it's a good idea to mark (white paint or something that will show & stick to each surface) the position of each timing identifier and the chain as it sits & verify the location of all of your timing marks while the engine is at Top Dead Center, before removing parts. This will help to prevent any confusion later when you go to reassemble the engine. good luck

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