Engine rebuild- setting timing.

Hi All. Notice techie talk not available so posting here. 1987 Bertone X1/9. Rebuilding engine. Have never understood timing. See attached photo. Have lined up white timing mark on cam pulley. Can anyone confirm that no 1 cam lobes/tappets are in the right position for TDC please. TIA. Linus

Hi Linus,

Not sure about the positions shown in your picture. I have always lined everything up when fitting the belt. The mark on the cam shaft pulley should line up with the pointer on the body. The crankshaft pulley should line up with the marks on the bracket on the engine block. I have attached some pictures of what I'm going on about.

Also, it is important to use the bracket on the engine block rather than the marks on the cambelt cover.

If you cant access techie talk then perhaps your club membership has lapsed?

Cheers
Andy