Mike Brichta Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 It's been a while since I had to align the crank and cam and install a timing chain and was wondering if there is anything special that I needed to remember. I'm pretty sure that the (2) marks/pointers on the crank and cam have to point to each other when cylinder #6 is firing. In other words, the crank mark will be at 12 O'clock and the cam mark will be at 6 O'clock. I also seem to remember that I should use locktite on the cam bolts. Anything else that I am forgetting? As a followup question: What would be the result if I was off by (1) tooth on the line-up? Would it just run rough with loss of power? Just curious. Thanks!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballubet Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Your memory is correct. 1 tooth off at the timing chain can be more devastating than at the distributor. If in doubt use a straight edge to check the marks. A tooth off is a good bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brichta Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Thanks Scott !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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