2001 ignition timing

[laloquera]

Hey folks,
Working on my brothers 2001 Honda accord 4 cylinder, im trying to set ignition timing and cant get the distributor to turn clock wise. Anyone have a write up on this car. Much thanks

[laloquera]

Anyone got any positive feedback, anyone?

[laloquera]

Thanks moderator for putting me in the right place. Anyways, the verdict is in #3 has no coprestion, gonna need another head. Im in Sacramento California, anyone know were I can get a cheap replacement head at a dismantlers?
Thanks

[laloquera]

Anyone got any positive/alternative feedback before I start taking the cylinder head off this afternoon.
Thanks

['93CB7Ex]

im sure you did a compression test... how about leak down? is a valve bent rod bent cracked piston etc?

might be better to find source and decide if its better to replace entire engine instead of hassle of only pulling head off.

[laloquera]

No leak down test needed here. Just got done tearing off the cylinder head last night. Cylinder #3 exhaust valve was jack, there goes the compression. This has to be the worst head Ive taking off, all valves are filthy covered in carbon build up on them. Even the top of the piston head had major residue of carbon. I have never seen this before, its it normal. How do I clean the top of the pistons?
Thanks.
HSP Sunday everyone.

[laloquera]

This job is a done deal, just did 10 days straight. Im a bit tired to type, but you can read up on this post on Honda tech forum, under "laloquera916".
Just wanted to post here and not leave anyone hanging.