3.0L OHV - Timing looks like it's 24BDC?

[JKK]

Just replaced head gasket on 97 3.0L 12V Vulcan. Runs great. Checked timing - looks like it's 24BD. I'm using the small triangular extrusion on the block as the reference point. Using #1 wire for the timing light.

Inserted CPS in approximately the same position before head work. Didn't have the special 'alignment' tool referred to in manual.

What am I doing wrong here?

PS. Cooland reservoir tank cap was bad - allowed overflow after ~15 minutes. I think that's what eventually/ultimately caused the head gasket to blow. So - spend the $7 and replace those caps !!

[Willyum]

You didn't say at what RPM you checked the timing. Timing can advance that far at certain RPM's and loads. You said that it runs great, you get any "pinging" while driving?

[JKK]

Originally Posted by Willyum

You didn't say at what RPM you checked the timing. Timing can advance that far at certain RPM's and loads. You said that it runs great, you get any "pinging" while driving?

checked at idle.
Drove it for an hour - absolutely no pinging. Runs perfect as far as I can tell. Although now there's a P0340 code - Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction, and a P0761 - Shift Solenoid C Performance or Stuck Off.