Lots of these how to's on changing a timing chain and gears on you tube but very few outlining the whole procedure.Everything seems to start with the oil panand timing case cover already off. The start of the job involves removal of the timing chain cover. On older small block Chevs that involves (at very least) the slight lowering of the oil pan to clear the ends of the lip on the timing cover. Some choose to trim the corners off of that lip so any future timing chain work can be done without slacking off several of the pan bolts so the cover wont tear the end seal while removing/installing the cover. Very few go into that step first.
you are correct at lining the dots on crank and cam but what all the guys on youtube fail to mention is that dot to dot is not a compression stroke or the position to stab the distributor....so if you stab the distributor with dots aligned then it will be 180 out, so the dots on cam sprocket and crank sprocket have to be in the 12o'clock position with both intake and exhaust valves closed for it to be correct....the ratio is 2 crank revolutions to 1 cam revolution....if you stab distributor with dot to dot position then there is a possibility of valves and piston colliding during engine crank attempts you dont want piston coming up and valves opening
Right!!! If the distributor were stabbed this way it will be 180 out every time. You are correct 12 and 12 on the timing marks and the distributor will be correct!!! Keep Rocking!!!
But you're incorrect on stabbing the distributor with the marks at 6 and 12. The only thing that will be out of time is the distributor resulting in a no start with a lot of back firing from both the engine and the guy who stabbed his distributor wrong. Nothing will happen to the valves when the gears are aligned 6 and 12. Keep Rocking!!!
very important comment. failure to listen will result in extreme frustration and possible cam damage . also this man forgot blue loctite on the cam gear bolts those things fall off and you are having more frustration and damage.
I don't understand why guys need dots to figure out their ignition and can't just figure out tdc compression on cylinder 1. It's not rocket appliances.
Cam should not be turned, the crank can be adjusted a little to make sure bottom is matched with top. But the engine should already be on top dead center by timing mark before take down this solves issues of being off 180 degrees for distributer. It is 12 o'clock on the crank versus 6 o' clock on the cam for match up.
I just read otherwise. #1 Compression stroke TDC on my engine has the Cam at 12 o'clock and Crank at 12. I'm keeping it that way for the chain replacement.
At time 1:14 you said put the key on O and go up 3 teeth. My question is ... Where you have the yellow paint , will all gears have a mark there? ( where you have the yellow paint) I see no mark there? The reason I'm asking is a long story. While my damper and stationary mark do line up at TDC , when I start the marks will not come down to time it, engine run good but can't time it with the light. At TDC rotor does line up to #1 wire. I have read many people had this problem but I found no fix.
Would you need to align timing marks if everything stays the same as you removed ie the crank and camshaft are not moved. Everything should remail relative if you install the same as removal. just a thought. thx
How did you seat the crank gear ? heat, tamping with a socket, why should you not do some things ? Did it fly apart ? Just enough info to destroy an engine.
TDC on number1 cylinder is always when the mark on the crank timing gear is at the 12 o' clock position, and when you align the cam gear to the 6 o'clock position to the crank gear at 12 o'clock your valve timing is correct. But if you rotate the motor from that position, and your timing chain is on, you are off of TDC, until the two marks come together again. Most eng. work like that, but always check your manual on different engines!!!! Small block and Big block chevys are like the video.
I’m just trying to get this right before I attempt installing my chain and new distributor . So I make sure my engine is on TDC on compression stroke,,, Put my chain on while “Dot to Dot”. Now rotate dots to 12 and 12. Now set my New Distributor pointing at #1 Cylinder. Is this correct
Hello my name is joe I wanted to do my timing because my oil pump has gone bad. The reason I’m writing you is because I never done one before. My question is once I take off my timing cover & remove my oil pump how do I set my timing before replace do I get a wrench my turn it to the right or left until kits centered or do I came off the old timing chain first then set it according to the bottom Assembly first
Hello I took off the timing chain cover and saw the 2 dots did not line up I’m new to this my question is can I rest the timing or dose the 2 dot don’t always line up
Question i am installing new timing chain...when crankshaft and camshaft gear marks are lined up is that also top dead center on cylinder number one? I think it is ..just want to make sure...thanks
Hello ,I am overhauling a 2.2 Lt for an S10 2002 when it comes to the timing it is easy to aline the marks ,but when i purchased the timing kit sprockets and chain , it came with the small oil cup with a small hole in it same as the engine had before , but the parts seller who is a a very large company and in business for such a long time he said if you use this kit , you do not need a tensioner period . i found it hard to accept , because mine which is a standard unopened motor before came with a tensioner , can you please advise
That depends on where the engine was in the cycle when you removed the timing gears. Just line up your timing marks, find TDC on compression on cylinder 1, and reinstall distributor.
You typically replace cams with the lifters, so yes, you will need to loosen rockers and remove your pushrods. Depending on your cam type, you may need to shorten/engthen pushrods. Search videos about pushrod geometry.
When the motor is rotated 180 deg and cam on top of crank the mark on cam go down and crank up that's as far as I know I haven't heard of the opposite just fyi
Drop the dizzy in an try an start an it will backfire thru carb in dot to dot it be 180 out. Cam dot needs to be at 12 as well as crank with #1 piston at tdc. Drop dizzy in on # 1 an it will fire. Rite up
Yup, just remove the most forward 2 oil pan bolts, and loosen the 2 behind that. Carefully wedge in 2 flat tops, should be enough slack then to remove your timing cover and reinstall properly!
1975 PONTIAC CATALINA 400-THM400 if you don't at least loosen the first 3 on each side at the front of oil pan,you will not get the seal to stay in place when installing..pan does NOT have to be removed tho..
when i rebuilt my 350 i put timming marks like this n found distributor off 180 when aligned to no.1 plug, started when aligned to no.6,....i believe timming marks should be 12 and 12
Dot to dot has always been 180deg out.. The reason You have to find compression stroke on #1 when installing distributer. People have laughed at me for yrs. (They were always 180 out) They still say I'm wrong.
@@stacyyealock6779not exactly. Depends on if 6 or 1 was tdc on compression when you removed your timing set. The dots having nothing to do with tdc compression, you're just putting the cam in time with the crank. You still have to find tdc compression on cylinder 1 when reassembling. Hence some people say 12 o'clock, some say 6.
@@stevecollins115 When the dots are at 6:00 on cam and 12:00 on crank , #6 is actually firing. Unless you have 7-2 swap cam. That's the reason for getting #1 on the compression stroke before installing distributor or it will be 180deg out. (I see what you mean though, just miss wording) Both are at TDC either way.
@@stacyyealock6779 it's all relative, say your crank and cam is 12. If you have to pull your cam out for whatever reason, you would do it in dot to dot correct? (Unless you're clever and wrote down position). But technically, it is not wrong to line up dot to dot. Your cam and crank are still in time, just your ignition isn't. I hope I'm not coming off snooty, I just like wrenching on cars haha
@@stevecollins115 Right, and if doing 4 to 1 ratio, It would be.... ahh we get it and NO you're not coming off snooty.. We see the same , just different set of eyes. I enjoy talking and typing..
Hi David - I have a motorhome with a bbc 454 engine. The engine has several oil leaks that I am going to repair which require removing the oil pan and replacing the timing chain (TC) cover seal. Some friends of mine have advised along with replacing the TC seal, to also replace the timing chain, the oil pump and the rear main seal. In searching for parts there are several sizes of chains it appears I need to take the old chain to the parts store and physically match it from there. Is this correct? If I am not mistaken I think I will need to to a timing adjustment with the distributor when I get everything reassembled.
You have a 3 slot crank gear, can be confusing. The o is for normal timing as a stock dot would be, and if you can't check everything else (confusing to you if I tried to type it all out) Put the o on the keyway of the crank, the A and the R are for A-advancing the time 4deg and the R-retarding the timing 4deg. (Advancing makes the most torque and horsepower early, and retarding makes it later in power range.)
I have a 1989 Pontiac Firebird trans am that the timing chain broke, does anyone know how much it’ll cost for a shop to replace it? If it’s over $500 then I’ll have to do it myself. :/
Chevy is so simple my F150 v6 wich is the same looking chain has a extra sprocket on the the top sprocket witch is for the ob2 distributor gear to be move along and a chain tensioner that i dont even wanna touch cause it looks complicate and cant find a good video on how to replace this complicated chain on a 97 4.2 engine I got the timing cover taking off and need help on how to replace this chain anyone please bee kind and show me a link on where I can be guide to do this job I am in this mess cause my ac compressor clutch came off and hit my pulley fan and broke off the harmonic balancer so I had to take all this appart and now i saw that my timing chain has a broken piece and dont wanna run the truck with this bad chain
I was told its best to spin the crankshaft 2 times around after the chain is on to make sure they line up right have you ever heard of that? Do you know how to check if the chain jumped a tooth on a bbc 454 without taking it all apart? it starts but does not run good after I let some @$$hole use it any info would be great thx
+mitchell b , spin it to make sure the timing isn't off and to check the tension after. Rotate the crankhaft by the bolt two complete belt or chain revolutions and see how the timing looks. You should probably replace the waterpump and crankshaft seal while you have the timing chain done.
That may help you find TDC, but if you are good you can find it just putting thumb on spark plug hole until it stops blowing air. You might have to rock the crank back an forth just a tiny bit to make sure.
I have a 1994 Buick Roadmaster replace the timing change now my car rattles when I accelerate price was 940 looking for help to get it fixed now it also took four weeks 🤦
+David Jones i really appreciate this video cause i was wondering does this small box chevy have a timing belt or chain so now i subscribe to your channel for more leaning
Why would he? Most people are installing cams when doing this, so rockers and ignition should already be removed. And as for being afraid of being 180 out, just find tdc on compression on 1 when you reinstall distributor. She will fire. The dots are to put the crank in time with the cam, nothing else.
I just put a new timing chain on a 5.7 Vortec - The car won't start - Back fires a little. How do I tell if I am 180 degrees out. I set the marks at 6 O'clock for the cam and the crank at 12 O'clock - Any youtubers have an answer - Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for the help.
No, it's 50/50. Hence why some say it works and some it doesn't. Your crank spins twice for everytime your cam spins once, when installing timing gears on an existing cam, pull the distributor. Line up the dots, refind TDC compression on cyl 1, reinstall distributor.
He seems like a really good teacher , patient and kind
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Lots of these how to's on changing a timing chain and gears on you tube but very few outlining the whole procedure.Everything seems to start with the oil panand timing case cover already off. The start of the job involves removal of the timing chain cover. On older small block Chevs that involves (at very least) the slight lowering of the oil pan to clear the ends of the lip on the timing cover. Some choose to trim the corners off of that lip so any future timing chain work can be done without slacking off several of the pan bolts so the cover wont tear the end seal while removing/installing the cover. Very few go into that step first.
Very clear, accurate and precise explanation.
One of the best movies on the subject I've seen.
Thank you!
Not a movie
you are correct at lining the dots on crank and cam but what all the guys on youtube fail to mention is that dot to dot is not a compression stroke or the position to stab the distributor....so if you stab the distributor with dots aligned then it will be 180 out, so the dots on cam sprocket and crank sprocket have to be in the 12o'clock position with both intake and exhaust valves closed for it to be correct....the ratio is 2 crank revolutions to 1 cam revolution....if you stab distributor with dot to dot position then there is a possibility of valves and piston colliding during engine crank attempts you dont want piston coming up and valves opening
Right!!! If the distributor were stabbed this way it will be 180 out every time. You are correct 12 and 12 on the timing marks and the distributor will be correct!!! Keep Rocking!!!
But you're incorrect on stabbing the distributor with the marks at 6 and 12. The only thing that will be out of time is the distributor resulting in a no start with a lot of back firing from both the engine and the guy who stabbed his distributor wrong. Nothing will happen to the valves when the gears are aligned 6 and 12. Keep Rocking!!!
very important comment. failure to listen will result in extreme frustration and possible cam damage . also this man forgot blue loctite on the cam gear bolts those things fall off and you are having more frustration and damage.
I don't understand why guys need dots to figure out their ignition and can't just figure out tdc compression on cylinder 1. It's not rocket appliances.
Great video, I am about to do this on my SBC 305. Really helps me to see it as well as read it. Keep up the great work!
You video's are spot on Dave, thanks
Great video, to the point and very helpful way to get my head around this repair.
How can you get your head around this repair. This video leave out all the set up before you even pull the old gears.
Cam should not be turned, the crank can be adjusted a little to make sure bottom is matched with top. But the engine should already be on top dead center by timing mark before take down this solves issues of being off 180 degrees for distributer. It is 12 o'clock on the crank versus 6 o' clock on the cam for match up.
I just read otherwise. #1 Compression stroke TDC on my engine has the Cam at 12 o'clock and Crank at 12. I'm keeping it that way for the chain replacement.
I like this guy
Thank you I’ve learned something new
shouldn't the crank dot be at 12 cam dot at 6 -then turn it til they are both at 12?
your right he has it on # 6 compression and number 1 exhaust stroke
Thanks Robert, I enjoyed the simplicity
Nice video, really good demonstration of timing change assembly.
I appreciate your help!...
No lock tight on the bolt so it don't back out seems like such a low torque especially for that spinning and vibrating probably loose.
Is there a cam buttion that has to go on it as well
Good video! What's the best user friendly torque wrench?
How much slack should a new cam have, also my timing gears don't look striated up and down.
That was
easy !! Thanks
At time 1:14 you said put the key on O and go up 3 teeth. My question is ... Where you have the yellow paint , will all gears have a mark there? ( where you have the yellow paint) I see no mark there?
The reason I'm asking is a long story. While my damper and stationary mark do line up at TDC , when I start the marks will not come down to time it, engine run good but can't
time it with the light. At TDC rotor does line up to #1 wire. I have read many people had this problem but I found no fix.
Do suppose to turn the crankshalf TDC before installing the timing chain?
Can you make a video of how to retime the timing chain if the timing marks don’t line up together after a full 360?
wow the difference between this and the Land rover LR3 4.4L jag engine just makes me want to own a small block chevy... wow.
Very useful video!
Is it possible to rotate the cam with the heads (and therefore valves and valve springs) still attached? Thanks. Ray (Australia)
Would you need to align timing marks if everything stays the same as you removed ie the crank and camshaft are not moved. Everything should remail relative if you install the same as removal. just a thought. thx
How did you seat the crank gear ? heat, tamping with a socket, why should you not do some things ? Did it fly apart ? Just enough info to destroy an engine.
Do you put red tread lock on the bolts?
3:27 thats what he said
TDC on number1 cylinder is always when the mark on the crank
timing gear is at the 12 o' clock position, and when you align the cam
gear to the 6 o'clock position to the crank gear at 12 o'clock your
valve timing is correct. But if you rotate the motor from that position,
and your timing chain is on, you are off of TDC, until the two marks
come together again. Most eng. work like that, but always check your
manual on different engines!!!! Small block and Big block chevys are
like the video.
When both crank and cam dots are at 12 oclock, that is firing cyl #1 period. Chevy and mopar v-8's and many others, but not all.
I’m just trying to get this right before I attempt installing my chain and new distributor . So I make sure my engine is on TDC on compression stroke,,, Put my chain on while “Dot to Dot”. Now rotate dots to 12 and 12. Now set my New Distributor pointing at #1 Cylinder. Is this correct
Hiw do I set the timing marks on my 1998 Chevy Caprice with a 4.3 lt1 motor or can show a video
he likes it tight
Hello my name is joe I wanted to do my timing because my oil pump has gone bad. The reason I’m writing you is because I never done one before. My question is once I take off my timing cover & remove my oil pump how do I set my timing before replace do I get a wrench my turn it to the right or left until kits centered or do I came off the old timing chain first then set it according to the bottom Assembly first
Can you change the timing with the engine still in the vehicle?
Whats up with that black link switcharoo in the chain?
I need to know the timing for a 305 outta a 1978 chevy 10
Good videos, thanks.
How tight should the chain be
should there be play on a new chain ? or zero play ?
On the 1998 350's there is no need to take off the pan
Hi thanks but would help to tell me how do it in tahoe 2009 engine are the same step should line up both crank and timing shift
Hello I took off the timing chain cover and saw the 2 dots did not line up I’m new to this my question is can I rest the timing or dose the 2 dot don’t always line up
Can u just keep the same sprockets and just replace the timing chain ?
Mr jones sir i do have a 454 chevy is it the same for it ???
Can you make a video show how to set up gas, water cooler, battery and start engine alone. Please!! How to set up the vavles for i4,i6,v6,v8 engine.
Your asking for like ten different videos,all of which can be found on TH-cam already
0:55 same
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Question i am installing new timing chain...when crankshaft and camshaft gear marks are lined up is that also top dead center on cylinder number one? I think it is ..just want to make sure...thanks
He said it was 2 degrees before TDC. Zero being TDC.
Hello ,I am overhauling a 2.2 Lt for an S10 2002 when it comes to the timing it is easy to aline the marks ,but when i purchased the timing kit sprockets and chain , it came with the small oil cup with a small hole in it same as the engine had before , but the parts seller who is a a very large company and in business for such a long time he said if you use this kit , you do not need a tensioner period . i found it hard to accept , because mine which is a standard unopened motor before came with a tensioner , can you please advise
So what holds the cam from sliding back and forth I don't know much about chevys just curious
Lifters
Lifter with push rods and rocker arms
It looked like the dots weren't in a perfect line, does it matter of dots a a tiny bit off?
What are the problems that it causes laxity chain cam sheft ???
Could use some help with my 2000 Ford Taurus timing chain replacement
No time chain tensioner?
What's the steps before these to make sure your piston is tbc
Did you have to grind down the freeze plugs on the engine block behind the cam gear to fit the double roller?
Hi does the bottom cam gear need replacing when u do the chain and upper wheel or can u reuse the botton gear ??? Thanks
How can u tell if u need to change ur timing chaine on a dodge ram 1500
What about in a dual overhead cam engine? Do the indicators make a triangle with the crankshaft?
I have some problems with the operating temperature on the highway and loosing power. Could that be from the timing chain?
Once you have the marks lined together where should the dist pointer be pointing ???
That depends on where the engine was in the cycle when you removed the timing gears. Just line up your timing marks, find TDC on compression on cylinder 1, and reinstall distributor.
Is it possible to replace a cam on a Ford 460 without removing any rockers or other parts on the heads? Thanks
You typically replace cams with the lifters, so yes, you will need to loosen rockers and remove your pushrods. Depending on your cam type, you may need to shorten/engthen pushrods. Search videos about pushrod geometry.
very nice
question, must be set at TDC, right?
what bout. 64. Chev. corvair. timinv. chain
How did you know the position of the camshaft?
When the motor is rotated 180 deg and cam on top of crank the mark on cam go down and crank up that's as far as I know I haven't heard of the opposite just fyi
Did all that to mine but still wont start but when it went bad it sounded like metal flying throw the exhaust barely got the truck up the street
Hi , I have a Chevy 2007 1500 pick up truck 4.3 litre .
Drop the dizzy in an try an start an it will backfire thru carb in dot to dot it be 180 out. Cam dot needs to be at 12 as well as crank with #1 piston at tdc. Drop dizzy in on # 1 an it will fire. Rite up
Thanks baws!
Does anyone know if a nissan bluebird 1996 uses a Chain belt or a cam belt?
Can you change from factory to double row without removing the oil pan if engine is staying in car.
Yup, just remove the most forward 2 oil pan bolts, and loosen the 2 behind that. Carefully wedge in 2 flat tops, should be enough slack then to remove your timing cover and reinstall properly!
is this legend still ok ? its been a while since I've seen him .
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Great video. One question. Must I remove my oil pan to change the timing chain. I don't remember removal on my 69 pontiac.
1975 PONTIAC CATALINA 400-THM400 if you don't at least loosen the first 3 on each side at the front of oil pan,you will not get the seal to stay in place when installing..pan does NOT have to be removed tho..
when i rebuilt my 350 i put timming marks like this n found distributor off 180 when aligned to no.1 plug, started when aligned to no.6,....i believe timming marks should be 12 and 12
Dot to dot has always been 180deg out.. The reason You have to find compression stroke on #1 when installing distributer. People have laughed at me for yrs. (They were always 180 out) They still say I'm wrong.
@@stacyyealock6779not exactly. Depends on if 6 or 1 was tdc on compression when you removed your timing set. The dots having nothing to do with tdc compression, you're just putting the cam in time with the crank. You still have to find tdc compression on cylinder 1 when reassembling. Hence some people say 12 o'clock, some say 6.
@@stevecollins115 When the dots are at 6:00 on cam and 12:00 on crank , #6 is actually firing. Unless you have 7-2 swap cam. That's the reason for getting #1 on the compression stroke before installing distributor or it will be 180deg out. (I see what you mean though, just miss wording) Both are at TDC either way.
@@stacyyealock6779 it's all relative, say your crank and cam is 12. If you have to pull your cam out for whatever reason, you would do it in dot to dot correct? (Unless you're clever and wrote down position). But technically, it is not wrong to line up dot to dot. Your cam and crank are still in time, just your ignition isn't. I hope I'm not coming off snooty, I just like wrenching on cars haha
@@stevecollins115 Right, and if doing 4 to 1 ratio, It would be.... ahh we get it and NO you're not coming off snooty.. We see the same , just different set of eyes. I enjoy talking and typing..
ey dave wat brand timming chaing u recommend or doesnt matter i gots a sbc 327?
Wount that be 6 o clock on the top gear?
Hi David - I have a motorhome with a bbc 454 engine. The engine has several oil leaks that I am going to repair which require removing the oil pan and replacing the timing chain (TC) cover seal. Some friends of mine have advised along with replacing the TC seal, to also replace the timing chain, the oil pump and the rear main seal. In searching for parts there are several sizes of chains it appears I need to take the old chain to the parts store and physically match it from there. Is this correct? If I am not mistaken I think I will need to to a timing adjustment with the distributor when I get everything reassembled.
what side is the line up pen suspose to be on wehn putting on timei g chine
I’m trying to get the timing gears with that stupid whine out of my 383
if your oil pan is already on do you have to loosen it down a bit ?
murraykat yes
Does 2014dodge have timing belt or chain
Hi Y’all.
My timing chain has no marks on it like the o,a,and r there is nothing and I am lost
Landon Mcgill it has to have one dot on it if it's stock,otherwise you couldn't put it in time...look at it closely...you'll see it...
You have a 3 slot crank gear, can be confusing. The o is for normal timing as a stock dot would be, and if you can't check everything else (confusing to you if I tried to type it all out) Put the o on the keyway of the crank, the A and the R are for A-advancing the time 4deg and the R-retarding the timing 4deg. (Advancing makes the most torque and horsepower early, and retarding makes it later in power range.)
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I have a 1989 Pontiac Firebird trans am that the timing chain broke, does anyone know how much it’ll cost for a shop to replace it? If it’s over $500 then I’ll have to do it myself. :/
Chevy is so simple my F150 v6 wich is the same looking chain has a extra sprocket on the the top sprocket witch is for the ob2 distributor gear to be move along and a chain tensioner that i dont even wanna touch cause it looks complicate and cant find a good video on how to replace this complicated chain on a 97 4.2 engine I got the timing cover taking off and need help on how to replace this chain anyone please bee kind and show me a link on where I can be guide to do this job I am in this mess cause my ac compressor clutch came off and hit my pulley fan and broke off the harmonic balancer so I had to take all this appart and now i saw that my timing chain has a broken piece and dont wanna run the truck with this bad chain
Pls my ford is 2007/2011 12 valve engine how to set my timing chain
I was told its best to spin the crankshaft 2 times around after the chain is on to make sure they line up right have you ever heard of that? Do you know how to check if the chain jumped a tooth on a bbc 454 without taking it all apart? it starts but does not run good after I let some @$$hole use it any info would be great thx
+mitchell b , spin it to make sure the timing isn't off and to check the tension after. Rotate the crankhaft by the bolt two complete belt or chain revolutions and see how the timing looks. You should probably replace the waterpump and crankshaft seal while you have the timing chain done.
I am gonna change my let see what happen thank u dude
2006 pontiac g6 3.5 v6 base same?
I assume it's a similar process. It is better to consult a repair book.
Do you have to pull valve covers
That may help you find TDC, but if you are good you can find it just putting thumb on spark plug hole until it stops blowing air. You might have to rock the crank back an forth just a tiny bit to make sure.
that's not on compression stroke. that's #6 cylinder compression. dot should be at 12.00 oclock for #1 compression stroke
How long does a mechanic need to do this in a shop ?
I have a 1994 Buick Roadmaster replace the timing change now my car rattles when I accelerate price was 940 looking for help to get it fixed now it also took four weeks 🤦
thank you
Thanks
+David Jones i really appreciate this video cause i was wondering does this small box chevy have a timing belt or chain so now i subscribe to your channel for more leaning
Come to my channel we lots more videos up and coming
+How to do it yourself with Robert Dana cool and thanks
I like it tight too👍
R for race mode
Timing chain is perfect
Timing belt is very bad
Still 180 off before stabbing distributor...
01:20 the camshaft gear is at 6 ocklock
You didn't tell a damn thing about rocker position or ignition timing from TDC???
Why would he? Most people are installing cams when doing this, so rockers and ignition should already be removed. And as for being afraid of being 180 out, just find tdc on compression on 1 when you reinstall distributor. She will fire. The dots are to put the crank in time with the cam, nothing else.
I just put a new timing chain on a 5.7 Vortec - The car won't start - Back fires a little. How do I tell if I am 180 degrees out. I set the marks at 6 O'clock for the cam and the crank at 12 O'clock - Any youtubers have an answer - Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for the help.
I don't know if this help but if the engine is positioned in a V the cam mark is suppose to be 6 o'clock and crank 12
This will make your timing 180 out I learned the hard way😒
Yup, just learned the hard way as well
No, it's 50/50. Hence why some say it works and some it doesn't. Your crank spins twice for everytime your cam spins once, when installing timing gears on an existing cam, pull the distributor. Line up the dots, refind TDC compression on cyl 1, reinstall distributor.
I'm trying to find tdc by myself,