h22 manual tensioner conversion

[Paradien]

hi

I bought a Manual Tensioner Conversion Kit for H22A Series Engines from irp and have her installed but i am having issues installing the timing belt. We have attempted to install with the roller at the bottom applying little tension and still is a difficult task to put her on the cam gears, in short i cant without a timing belt slider or something. I noticed the roller is larger than the original auto tensioner rolller so i thought a h23 timing belt would do the trick but the teeth do not match up. Any thoughts

Also im puting this on a h22a4 not h22a

[Night Wolf]

every one has trouble with it. its really tight! just put the belt edge on the cam/crank/WP then pull the edge to the tensioner pully

[Paradien]

Thanks ill try it tomorrow. Would you happen to know a tool or method to help me keep the gears aligned. The Intake cam is slightly ahead of the exhaust.

[CyborgGT]

Clamp some vice grips on at the point where they're closest to touching?

[Night Wolf]

as long as you align the marks you shouldnt need to hold the gears still.

[Paradien]

We solved it, i wanted a holder cause having cylinder 1 at tdc ment that either cycl 3 or 2 cam lobs were on there rockers thus fighting back, but we fixed it. I also working on a friends h22a 98 prelude and just fired her up today with success. thanks for the reply's guys.