Good point, but not likely on an engine where the distributor runs off
the end of the cam shaft.

Woody wrote:
>
> Maybe it is time to check a service manual and make sure you have the cam to
> crankshaft timing set correctly and not 180 out.....
>
> "Ropert's Aloha" <removeropertg001@hawaii.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:gTXnd.98200$Kl3.41615@twister.socal.rr.com...
> > Well just when I thought I'd did good, I must have messed up. I(a backyard
> > looser mechanic) replaced my timing belt and water pump on my 91 Civic
> > Hatch
> > 1500cc. After a successful ordeal getting the crankshaft pulley bolt off,
> > I
> > thought I had made it. Well I must have messed up when I put the T-belt
> > on.
> > The cam sprocket did move a tiny bit, so I moved it back to the side marks
> > and the up, straight up. Thought every thing was AOK. Put everything back
> > and it won't start up.
> >
> > Went back and took just the top timing belt cover off and when the rotor
> > cap is pointed to the number one, the cam sprocket shows straight up and
> > side marks where they are supposed to be. What am I missing?
> >
> > How can I tell if I'm off a tooth and would just being off one cause it
> > not
> > to start at all?
> >
> > thanks in advance
> >
> > Gary now stranded.......
> >
> >