Either number 1 or 8. The harmonic balancer when it sits at the 0 mark on the timing cover and the timing marks are aligned then it is at top dead center.
I’ve measured multiple sets of gears in the past and realized they aren’t the major wear point. I’ve done a number of chains with good success. If you can find a full set of gears and chain then do the full swap of you can. Doing a full engine rebuild is a good time to do a full time set. Or do it after 200k miles.
@@gingersnapcustoms In one of your videos I've seen about Harmonic Diesel Damper. Do you recommend it to change? like example if original one looks fine? Sorry for my English :)
Good job
Like these videos better than your others
Keep it up
Do one on Water Pump and Injection pump install/timing
I will be doing that when I put this new engine together
Hi, help me with the following question.
At the timing mark which pistons are at top dead center????
Either number 1 or 8. The harmonic balancer when it sits at the 0 mark on the timing cover and the timing marks are aligned then it is at top dead center.
Where can you get this timing chain and a new gear?
I use stock gears and the new chain came from rock auto.
Thanks
@@domvitale44 no problem!
Just wondering why didn’t you change the timing gears as well? And when do you know when it’s time to change the gears with the chain?
I’ve measured multiple sets of gears in the past and realized they aren’t the major wear point. I’ve done a number of chains with good success. If you can find a full set of gears and chain then do the full swap of you can. Doing a full engine rebuild is a good time to do a full time set. Or do it after 200k miles.
@@gingersnapcustoms awesome thanks for the info
what chain-kit brand do you recommend? link maybe where to buy?
Let’s see if the link works
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,1994,k2500+pickup,6.5l+v8+diesel+turbocharged,1052581,engine,timing+chain,5724
@@gingersnapcustoms you recommend to buy just chain or all the set?
@@Tadas585 I just do the chain. I’ve never seen gears worn enough to do the full set.
@@gingersnapcustoms In one of your videos I've seen about Harmonic Diesel Damper. Do you recommend it to change? like example if original one looks fine? Sorry for my English :)
@@Tadas585 I would recommend replacing it. If you can get one of the AC delco it will be best.
How do I time the injection pump gear?
The injection pump drive gear has dots. Roll the engine 180* and the cam will align to the pump
Thanks!
Does anyone know if the 6.5L diesel is a non-interference engine?
They are an interference engine. So if you break a cam key or a valve retainer you’ll leave some nice marks on pistons.
If it aint tight ,it aint right.
That was too easy you should do one in the truck
I did. I’m no longer making 6.5 videos so I never got it in film. Thanks.