Timing Chain Retention Tool????

[PI98stang]

I'm getting ready to install cams on my 98 mustang with a PI engine, and i'm wondering if anyones used the timing chain retention tool ive heard about, and what kind of time will be involved in installing the cams, I do have bolt on cam sprockets so im ok there but i havent ever cammed a mod motor before so any info or help is very greatly appreciated!!!!! Thanks alot guys.



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[DropTopPony]

I guess your referring to the Anderson Tool? I think Ford also has a similar tool. I haven't heard anyone mention this recently. About a year ago it was popular and several used it without problems. What cams are you installing?

 

[PI98stang]

cams

Ford 4.6/5.4 SOHC Xtreme Energy XE274H Cams
These are the cams i've got right now i'm waiting a week or two before I put them in as I know im gonna need a custom tune for the car. Is there anything I should know before I install these? thanks for the replies

 

[stangman]

well i'm not familiar with comp cams so i'm not sure if you need valve springs or not. BUT, having done this a couple times myself, the only way i'll do it is by taking the front cover off so i can see the timing with my own two eyes. i wouldn't want to risk my motor by hoping the timing was right. that's just my .02 though

 

[Pearl02]

well i'm not familiar with comp cams so i'm not sure if you need valve springs or not. BUT, having done this a couple times myself, the only way i'll do it is by taking the front cover off so i can see the timing with my own two eyes. i wouldn't want to risk my motor by hoping the timing was right. that's just my .02 though

How hard is it to do with the cover off? Are there any special tools needed if you do it that way? I ask some local shops about it. They pretty much talked me out of it. They felt like the horsepower gains are very mininal and not the best bang for the buck. I guess they didn't want my money. I have put cams in pushrod motors before. I'm not very familiar with the modular set up. Pearl02.

 

[Mike97gt]

well i'm not familiar with comp cams so i'm not sure if you need valve springs or not. BUT, having done this a couple times myself, the only way i'll do it is by taking the front cover off so i can see the timing with my own two eyes. i wouldn't want to risk my motor by hoping the timing was right. that's just my .02 though

i agree 100 percent.. when i have done cams i always have the timming cover off.

 

[stangman]

How hard is it to do with the cover off? Are there any special tools needed if you do it that way? I ask some local shops about it. They pretty much talked me out of it. They felt like the horsepower gains are very mininal and not the best bang for the buck. I guess they didn't want my money. I have put cams in pushrod motors before. I'm not very familiar with the modular set up. Pearl02.

well to quote someone that's tore up more stuff than i ever will......... "80% of working on cars is having the balls to take them apart"

i followed bill putnams guide over on MD. it took me a while the 1st time, but i just took my time & went at it, now i can do it in no time. it seems like a huge job at first, but when you get in there & see everything it makes alot more sense. if you have any questions about it i can post up some pics & explain some to you