Can you swappers verify that my cam lobes are in the right position? Also when I was adjusting the Intake cams on both banks, on both cylinder 1 and 4 (TDC) I was able to rotate the cam completely, while the exhaust cams spin freely. Is this normal? Cylinder 4 is what concern me the most, I'm uncertain how far down or how close to each other they need to be pointed. Thanks all in advance.

Here are the pics:
Crank:
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...t=IMGP1193.jpg

Cylinder 1:
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...t=IMGP1194.jpg

Cylinder 4:
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...t=IMGP1195.jpg

 

Don't pay attention to the lobes. That causes unnecessary concern and confusion. As long as the colored links line up to the designated markers, you're fine.

 

Alright, I had a chance to bolt the 3.0 timing on. Like everyone mention before, i was very careful in lining up the links to the various marks on the sprocket. After lining up the chain, I decide to do a test crank to see if the whole unit cranked freely and correctly, well after about 20-30 revolutions, I was able to get the marks on the main chain to line up again. Below were the final placements, however as I look closely on the secondary chain on both banks, I am now 1 link ahead of the mark where I originally lined up (circle mark to the gold link). Is this suppose to happen?
I spoke with Nismology and he assured me if I didn't jump a link (which I'm positive I didn't), it should be okay. He may come on and reconfirm this, but I just wanna get some more opinions since it wouldn't hurt to get more info on this. Everything on the main chain lined up correctly, both banks are 1 link ahead of the marked spot.

Crank Key:


RH Intake sprocket

 

RH Bank


LH Bank

 

you know what....that does seem a little strange, but as far as i know, if you 100% know that it did not jump a teeth or anything, then you should be fine.
when the colors lined up again, and Cyl#1 is at TDC, then im sure you're good to go.

 

As long as each secondary sprocket is in the same position relative to the chain (ahead by 1 link) all is well.



Also I'd recommend getting the slack back on the tensioner side before closing it back up.


Edit: Do you have a better picture of the crank sprocket? I can't tell if the colored link is lined up with the notch or not.

 

The gold link of the secondary chains was originally lined up with the circle mark on all four sprockets. Same as the main chain, Gray link lined with the arrows on the main sprocket and the crank key lined with the mark on the oil pump. As I rotated the assembly, it took a while for the main chain to line up the same way again (shown in pics 1, 2 & 3 above) but as you can see, both gold links was ahead of circle mark of the sec. sproket (Pic 3 & 4). So both banks advanced 1 single link relative to its original position.

I can retake a pic of the crank sprocket again but the crank key is lined with the mark on the oil pump, the sprocket is in between teeth. Also will try to get rid of that slack between the two main sprockets and get it as tight as I can.

 

Like i said, as long as each secondary sprocket is ahead by 1 tooth the timing is good. If they were all ahead by 5 teeth the timing would still be on point. The important thing is that they are all ahead/behind the exact same amount. That ensures that the exhaust cams are in proper sync with the intake cams.
I can see that the key is aligned with the rear cylinder bank/mark on oil pump. I was just wondering in particular if the link was lined up with the notch on the sprocket.

 

I was still uncomfortable about the timing so I redid it one final time. Lined every mark up as it should and left it as is. I made sure there was no slack on the chain; everything is nice and tight, all the marks are inline with the links accordingly.
Here are the final pics:

Crank


RH Bank


LH Bank

 

Properly torqued down?

 

I looks good to me....

 

You know it...
Now just gotta finish cleaning the timing cover and oil pan...

 

You look good to you?

I get you tho.

 

haha lols.... just noticed that....