Reassembling my crossflow

[califkid_66]

I am reassembling my crossflow and i know there is a place with all the info and sequence  torque i ne
But i cant find it
I need to put the shaft that turs the distributor in the right position i know on the wedge it as to be parallel to the cam but on the crossflow i can’t find info
 I just need to reassemble the head
Thanks

[jbcollier]

I’d recommend getting a factory manual from an R16 or R17.  It’s mostly the same as a wedge but there are some differences.  You HAVE to have the tools to line up the head to the block otherwise the distributor drive gears will destroy themselves.

[califkid_66]

Wouldn’t just putting the head bolts align the head
And when you say to get the manual are you talking about the drake manual for r16

[jbcollier]

No!

The head bolts will not line things up correctly!

Steve V sells the tools.  You’ll find the details on this page:

http://lotus-europa.com/forsale.html

Please, please do not attempt it without the tools!

You can use an aftermarket manual but I prefer the factory manuals.  Usually you can find a copy on ebay.

[califkid_66]

JB  i value your advice very much so if you say no well its no i will get the book and alignment
tool im in no rush im doing my research gathering the parts to make it right
Thanks again

[jbcollier]

I’m travelling right now but I could lend you my tools if you would like.  Send me a PM if you’re interested.

PS: I get things wrong at times and hold sadly mistaken beliefs just like anyone else.

[GavinT]

Following on from JB’s points, one of the main reasons to use the correct tools is to properly align the dizzy with it’s drive gear that fits onto the splined oil pump shaft. That needs to be pretty much dead nuts on as you might imagine.

There’s a hollow locating dowel on one of the central head bolts but that alone can’t achieve alignment of the dizzy.

[califkid_66]

I just went in the garage and i put my head on the block
And i see exactly what you guys mean there is  one sleeve on the block for alignment  but its not enough there is a lot of movement so there is no other option than to use an alignment
tool

[BERNIEHUMBER]

HI:I used a dial indicator to make sure that the cylinder sleeves were protruding equally when I rebuilt  a 1470.
I know that if I had not there was enough discrepancy in heights(even though I used the same colored bottom seals and thoroughly cleaned the sleeve seats) that I would have had premature head gasket failure.
Take your time is the best advice I can give you on top what others have said.

[jbcollier]

The Renault engine is simple but it has several critical assembly requirements that often get missed.  This results in people blaming the engine for their own foolishness.

[califkid_66]

Oups i didn’t mean sleeve i meant locating dowel
my sleeves are ok

[GavinT]

I just went in the garage and i put my head on the block

I promised myself to let this one go.
Anyone ? 

[califkid_66]

Ya my head on the block 😂👍

[Sandyman]

Off with his head! (Untill the proper tools are in hand.)

[califkid_66]

Ok did some shopping now just need to know wich alignment tools i need cause there’s more than one