Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

timiming questions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 09:43 PM
  #1  
naylor2009's Avatar
naylor2009
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: spokane wa
timiming questions

i have a 78 f-150 2 wheel drive with a 400 that i been doing allot of work on. i just pulled the timing cover of to replace the gasket and found a crack in the hormonic balancer along the key way woundn't you know the lower timing gear had the same crack. i allinened the timing marks with the crank mark at the top and the cam mark at the bottom. both marks meeting in the middel. know is that tdc or what? because upon reasembly the timing marks on the block and hormonic balancer do not read tdc. if anyone could give me some help that would be cool thanks
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2012 | 11:50 PM
  #2  
mark a.'s Avatar
mark a.
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,922
Likes: 153
The crankshaft turns 2 times for one cam rotation, so it only will be at true tdc every other revolution.
 
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2012 | 09:01 PM
  #3  
naylor2009's Avatar
naylor2009
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: spokane wa
thanks brother thats what i was thinking. yeah this things a mess it looks like the last person who changed this timing gear beat it on with a hammer!
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
kidzstang
1997 - 2003 F150
1
Mar 4, 2012 07:58 AM
theFear
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Jun 7, 2010 12:08 AM
62dump
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
May 25, 2008 12:29 PM
mustang81
335 Series- 5.8/351M, 6.6/400, 351 Cleveland
2
Mar 2, 2008 06:22 PM
urif250
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Nov 30, 2002 02:23 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:55 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE