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Originally Posted by robertwb70
After you put the belt on did you turn the engine and re-check the alignment?[/I] I usually end up 1 tooth off just about every time, and I've done it about a dozen times so far...it's just hard to account for the belt not having any tension on it when you're lining up the marks....Generally if everything is set right the dizzy is about in the middle of it's adjustment slot for the stock ignition timing (something like 5* BTDC IIRC).
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In order to account for the belt slack during install;
I rotate the crankshaft backward about 10 degrees,
Then install the belt and rotate the crank forward to position,
This tensions the belt and puts it in alignment.
This works for me every time. YMMV