Timing set install - any advice?
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 947
Likes: 6
From: Manitoba, Canada
Timing set install - any advice?
Okay I've got my 360 tore down. I haven't pulled the old chain and gears yet. Going to clean and paint parts tonight and zip it up tomorrow. Old chain is very loose. I understand I have some options on how I set it up? Opinions? My intention is to keep the motor stock for now. It'll just be a driver.
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,592
Likes: 10
From: **** hole San Jose ca.
orich
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 409
Likes: 1
Okay I've got my 360 tore down. I haven't pulled the old chain and gears yet. Going to clean and paint parts tonight and zip it up tomorrow. Old chain is very loose. I understand I have some options on how I set it up? Opinions? My intention is to keep the motor stock for now. It'll just be a driver.
When ever your replacing a timing set, turn the crank by hand until the timing marks on the cam gear are on the bottom and the mark on the crank gear is on the top. They need to be lined up at 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock. Then remove the old set, and install the new. The timing marks MUST be in the EXACT same locations on the new crank and cam gears as the set removed.
Some aftermarket timing sets have more then one keyway on the gears for different applications. This is used with particular Cams and when that cam is installed.
Failure to heed this will lead to major headaches at the vary least, to major engine damage.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 4,371
Likes: 7
From: PA
How did it turn out uni moe? Here's a quick rundown for future readers.
If your chain has slack like this it may be wise to change it.
Notice the dots on the gears lined up with each other 12 and 6 o'clock
Use a quality timing set like comp cams or another good one
Line up the new timing set marks at 12 and 6 o'clock
And put back together after everything's tightened to spec.
If your chain has slack like this it may be wise to change it.
Notice the dots on the gears lined up with each other 12 and 6 o'clock
Use a quality timing set like comp cams or another good one
Line up the new timing set marks at 12 and 6 o'clock
And put back together after everything's tightened to spec.
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 891
Likes: 0
From: Mayfield, KY
crazed bronco is that bottom pic a comp cam timing set? If it is it looks like it has S.A. stamped on it. I bought a SA from competition products for less than $40 for a double roller, they are made here in the USA. Wonder if they are making them for Comp and then Comp adds $$$ to put their name on them......
Trending Topics
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,592
Likes: 10
From: **** hole San Jose ca.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Logistics Pro
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 4,371
Likes: 7
From: PA
crazed bronco is that bottom pic a comp cam timing set? If it is it looks like it has S.A. stamped on it. I bought a SA from competition products for less than $40 for a double roller, they are made here in the USA. Wonder if they are making them for Comp and then Comp adds $$$ to put their name on them......p
Haha that crank bolt seen better days for sure. Was waiting for a new one at the time so didn't bother cleaning it up when it would just get tossed in the spare bolt box. 
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
classicranger
Ford Inline Six, 200, 250, 4.9L / 300
7
Nov 25, 2007 08:04 AM
55FORD352
FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428)
12
Aug 23, 2007 05:55 PM
mswift
FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428)
3
May 30, 2006 04:30 PM
urif250
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
6
Nov 30, 2002 02:23 PM