I was in the process of installing a new set of Touge Factory pulleys when I noticed what I realize now was the timing plate behind the main pulley was looking dirty. So I removed it to repaint it and didn't mark or notice what position it was in (the long tab on the plate) before I reinstalled it. I have not fired the engine up yet. Is there a correct position the tab on the timing plate needs to be in relative to the crank angle sensor or another landmark? Sorry if this is a noob question!

 

To clarify, in the picture I'm referring to the black wheel behind the pulley.

 

For me there is only one way all 4 bolts line up.. seemed thay way anyway

 

Well yeah, putting on the pulley is of course a no brainer. I'm just wondering if I threw timing off by not putting the timing plate with the tab on in the same orientation when I took it off. I admit this probably shows a complete misunderstanding of timing in rotary engines and the crank angle sensor, but that's why I'm asking.

 

No but the bolts go through that plate too and I noticed that there was only one way it went on when I put mine on. With those two standoffs..

 

Yep only goes on one way.

 

Thanks for the info, guys! Thought I'd ask before pulling everything off again.

 

You're missing the front pulley bolt sheet metal locking plate there....good idea to run it.

 

Actually that's not my engine. I just used that pic as an example.

 

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...rpose-1102719/

 

10+ rx7's and I have never seen that locking plate before. Although I have never seen the front bolt come off without a massive 5 ft breaker bar and heat and a big impact gun.. ~__~

 

So not every engine came with that plate from the factory? I know mine didn't have it and it's never been rebuilt.

 

maybe a recall on certain years...