timing issues

[blamecanada]

So I have spend a week now attempting to get my accord timed ríght no matter what I do it still seems to run like crap I cannot get the balancer pulley off in order to see if there are marks to be lined up for the crank timing so I have been doing it the old fashioned way with a screwdriver in cyl 1 and watch it go up then I line up the marks on the cam slap the belt back on and try it never seems quite right runs really rough and has no power never purrs... looking on the web I found someone talking about being able to use the timing marks in the inspection window for the tranny when I pull out the little rubber plug I can see the flywheel on the engine side of the window there is a nub that looks like as to line something up with on when I turned the motor to tdc there are three littke marks on the flywheel ( , / , this is xort of what they look like but theyre straight ) the are realy close to the nub I mentioned it looks like if I bring the crack to perfect tdc they would line up great after doing so I looked at the cam again and its slightly off a tooth or so does anyone know if I can use these marks as tdc marks to get the timing right on and after just adjust the cam and it ahould run good? Any help appreciated this has been a nightmare for me and its our familys only car.. thank you

Btw: 1990 honda accord (ex?) F22a4

[1991acclude]

I'll try to help you

I just went through this with my 92 Accord. As far as removing the pulley you can rent the tool from O Reily's for $50 buck and get your money back when you return it. I used a deep socket 19 1/2 drive 3 ft of extensions, a Harbor freight 1/2 breaker bar and 5 feet of a fencing. When the tool wasn't available and I had to work on it I used a big pair of vice grips and locked them on the pulley. I took it off this way and tightened the bolt. Next on the crank timing make sure you're looking at the TDC mark and not the mark for ignition timing. Next was my error, remove the valve cover and use the inside of the cam gear not the outside. If you need more help I'll be watching the post.

[blamecanada]

Here my issue I rented that tool and it doesnt fit

[93redcb7]

you could just use your flywheel mark

[djcaz_aom]

Belive it or not, there are two crank pulley tools. One for early Hondas and one for later ones. Get the right one.

Using the flywheel for timing can be done, but can be tricky.

[f22ax_Rocks]

There are the removal tools that look similar to bicycle chains that you wrap around the pullet itself but be careful those can bit into the pulley and damage it a little bit. If you completely remove all gears that hold the crank pulley in place u will see little arrows marked into the block. If I remember correctly that arrow is suppose to live up with the woodruff key. Its been a while so don't mark my words. There are arrowns on the block for sure though

Oh yes and you can also use a dremel from like walmart, cost$40, to cut out a little square from your block above where it says F22AX and look for timing marks on the flywheel. Hope that helps!!