Removing The Timing Belt - Westerbeke 6.5 MCG Service Manual

12BOLT
NUMBERS INDICATE THE
SUGG!STED ORDER OF
DISASSEMBLY
1
TIMING
COVER A
TORDiJE 98 • 105 FT-LBS
135·145Nm
TIMING BELT DISASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSPECTING AND REPLACING
THE nMING
BELT
WESTERBEKE requires
as
normal mafutenance, replacing
the timing belt after 1000 engine operating hours. The timing
belt should always be replaced during an engine overhaul.
The adjustments, inspection, and replacement procedures
may be perfoxmed without removing the generator from the
boat THE
TIMING BaT
PART
NUMBER
IS #043036
TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT;
INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT
CAN BE PERFORMED WITH
ENGINE IN THE BOAT
OD 0.311n [8 mml
Timing Belt Removal
1. Thm the crankshaft clockwise to align the timing mark on
the camshaft sprocket and timing belt rear cover.
3. Loosen the timing belt tensioner nut
NOTE:
Always tum
the
crankshaft clockwise.
2.
Remove the plug on the left surface of the cylinder block
and insert a rod with a diameter of 0.31 in (8 p'Ull) to lock
the counterbalance' shaft
·
NOTE:
Be sure to use an inserting rod with a diameter of
0.31
in
(8
mm).
4.
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CRANKSHAFT
SPROCKET