GC 160

[davisonproduce]

Thanks for your reply, I understand the camshaft
marks/edge of engine block, found this online, is the vertical alignment what you are speaking of?

 

[ILENGINE]

That is the method of timing picture straight from the service manual.

 

[davisonproduce]

Thank You so much for your help

 

[davisonproduce]

Just wanted to tell you the repair was a success!

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Thank you for letting us know.

 

[tadawson]

The compression release being off def. explains the kick when starting - got to wonder if it has been that way for quite some time. You may get lucky and resolve both problems at the same time!