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someone tell me how the heck to use this indexed timing chain kit

  • Thread starter Thread starter Modular2v
  • Start date Start date Apr 4, 2006

Modular2v

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thought i was just getting the chain and direct replacement sprockets but now i dont know where to lime the timing marks up because my crank sprocket is indexed
 

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You find the crank keyway slot that is marked 0* and line its mark up with the dot on the cam sprocket.

All the other advance/retard dots on the crank gear should be offset in relation to the keyway slot, but the 0* slot and mark should be lined up with each other(both on the crank sprocket).
 

Modular2v

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oh i didnt see the 0 mark.....just looking at it off glance all i saw what the retard and advance marks
 
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