Timing Issue

[emu12]

Just had a question pertaining to resetting back to my original timing. I was trying to install new Comp Cams and the timing moved as installation was occuring. Just wondering what has to be aligned in order for the timing to be to dead center.

Any help is appreciated Thanks

 

[squeak93]

Are you using stock wheels or aftermarket cam gears?


First off your engine needs to be at tdc. meaning cylinder 1 needs to be at the very top of the stroke on the combustion stroke.

The stock gears have marks on them on top and on the crank gear. The chain has an even amount of links on it. set the chain on a table/bench and put on link on top and another on bottom with even amounts on both side. Mark those with a noticable paint mark of some kind. Then line up the marks on the cams and crank sensors to get it back to stock timing. This is not the best way to do it as you should really use a degree wheel to do this but it will get you back to stock. Some cars are know to be a few degrees off on each cam so user beware.

 

[jomull55]

all i have to say is make sure you know exactly what your doing. i attempted to set my timing and didn't have it right. no im in for a whole motor rebuild because the timing wasn't right and i bent valves and such. my thread is here
http://forums.stangnet.com/780302-2001-gt-wont-turn-over-after-some-work.html

 

[emu12]

thanks for the help i understand but do you know if the markings on the sprocket on the cam have to pointed downward or upward to the crank sensor?

 

[squeak93]

I'm not sure what your asking. your cams should be positioned in direct relation to the chain marks you have, marks on the sproket, and marks on the crank sprocket..... The timing marks on the cam gears them selves face the front of the engine so the sensor can pick them up. (its a simple magnetic set up).

 

[emu12]

Thanks for the help really appreciated it. Sorry i couldnt describe it too well ha ha. And hopefull i did not bend any valves i guess well have to see