Cam Sensor Replacement Starting Issue

[MRP78]

I replaced a noisy cam sensor with a new one. The car cranks and runs fine after installation, but I think it is turning over more than it used to before starting. What does this mean and how should I try to fix it?

 

[GNONYX]

I replaced a noisy cam sensor with a new one. The car cranks and runs fine after installation, but I think it is turning over more than it used to before starting. What does this mean and how should I try to fix it?

Is the replacement brand new OEM or a new as rebuilt?
How did you adjusted the Cam Sensor after installation?
Check out these sites on more clarification of adjusting the Cam Sensor
http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/ecmsensors/camsensor_FAQ.html
http://www.vortexbuicks-etc.com/cam_sensor.htm

 

[MRP78]

It's brand new OEM. It seems to be ok for now. I had disconnected the fuel pump and the orange power cord to the ECM so it wouldn't crank while I was kicking the engine over to get to 25 ATDC and I think it just needed some time to get everything back in check.

Thanks for the links. I've read all I could find on the web about it.

I removed the old sensor, but before I did I marked everything I could with a dab of paint so it could all be lined up again if needed. I removed the cap from the sensor before pulling it completely out. I then put a piece of tape across it so it wouldn't turn so much and so I would be able to keep it as close as possible to where it was. I took pictures as well. I then removed the sensor. I took the new sensor and lined up everything just like the old sensor and reinstalled. I had the dot on the bottom facing the passenger side and the wires for the cap facing the driver's headlight. I put it all back together then fired it up. It took a little bit to crank but I think it was because of the fuel pump being disconnected.

 

[GNONYX]

I'm glad you figure it out and maybe in the future you might want to get a Casper Cam tool for easy Cam Sensor adjustment. I have one and it work great when I replaced the timing chain and both sprockets. http://www.casperselectronics.com/store2/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=653

While I had the Harmonic Balancer out I grinded the 25* mark painted white and spray clear coat for future reference.