1 1slowGeeTee New Member Jan 14, 2015 1 0 1 Jan 14, 2015 #1 Jan 14, 2015 #1 I'm in the process of doing an emergency timing job and need an alternative to the cam holding tool. I don't really have the time to order and wait for one. Does anyone have any alternate effective methods? Thank you! -Rob
I'm in the process of doing an emergency timing job and need an alternative to the cam holding tool. I don't really have the time to order and wait for one. Does anyone have any alternate effective methods? Thank you! -Rob
wmburns SN Certified Technician Aug 14, 2009 5,892 514 204 Houston Texas Jan 14, 2015 #2 Jan 14, 2015 #2 Yes. Remove all of the cam followers. This will close all of the valves thus making it unnecessary to hold the cams in position. Be sure to record where each cam follower is taken from so that they can be re-installed in the same location. Recommend using the spring compressor tool to remove the followers and NOT a screw driver. Note, it will still be VITAL to follow the Ford timing procedures when it comes time to re-time the valve train. Take pictures! Don't cut corners.
Yes. Remove all of the cam followers. This will close all of the valves thus making it unnecessary to hold the cams in position. Be sure to record where each cam follower is taken from so that they can be re-installed in the same location. Recommend using the spring compressor tool to remove the followers and NOT a screw driver. Note, it will still be VITAL to follow the Ford timing procedures when it comes time to re-time the valve train. Take pictures! Don't cut corners.
Modular2v Founding Member Jun 30, 2002 3,222 23 99 oklahoma Jan 14, 2015 #3 Jan 14, 2015 #3 this! ^^^^^ Last edited: Jan 14, 2015
usaf_branham 15 Year Member Oct 30, 2008 927 134 84 Boston Jan 17, 2015 #4 Jan 17, 2015 #4 Go to modularheadshop and look at their faq... There is a very good write up on timing the 4.6 I timed mine with the followers installed... I didn't want to chance bending a valve.
Go to modularheadshop and look at their faq... There is a very good write up on timing the 4.6 I timed mine with the followers installed... I didn't want to chance bending a valve.