400 timing pointer location?
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400 timing pointer location?
Converted a 1980 D7TE 351M truck block to a 400 using a 5MAB cast crankshaft. Now I have a 400.
Im told the timing pointer is on the opposite side for a 400. I've never seen a 400, only 351Ms.
Can anyone tell me where a 400 timing pointer is or if it's different/same as a 351m?
Thanks again, FTE.
Im told the timing pointer is on the opposite side for a 400. I've never seen a 400, only 351Ms.
Can anyone tell me where a 400 timing pointer is or if it's different/same as a 351m?
Thanks again, FTE.
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When talking about automobiles the convention for directions is left or right sitting in the drivers seat and looking forward. So if the timing pointer is on the passenger side, it's on the right, in a USA car.
I really, really, seriously doubt that the 351M and 400 would have different timing pointer locations. There may be different locations depending on application, The 351M and 400 share everything except the pistons, crankshaft, and flywheel drilling for the pressure plate.
nd rotate the engine by hand until the pointer is aimed at the desired amount of advance, then go up top and turn the distributor until the reluctor tooth is dead straight ahead of the pickup coil.
R.
I really, really, seriously doubt that the 351M and 400 would have different timing pointer locations. There may be different locations depending on application, The 351M and 400 share everything except the pistons, crankshaft, and flywheel drilling for the pressure plate.
nd rotate the engine by hand until the pointer is aimed at the desired amount of advance, then go up top and turn the distributor until the reluctor tooth is dead straight ahead of the pickup coil.
R.
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When talking about automobiles the convention for directions is left or right sitting in the drivers seat and looking forward. So if the timing pointer is on the passenger side, it's on the right, in a USA car.
I really, really, seriously doubt that the 351M and 400 would have different timing pointer locations. There may be different locations depending on application, The 351M and 400 share everything except the pistons, crankshaft, and flywheel drilling for the pressure plate.
nd rotate the engine by hand until the pointer is aimed at the desired amount of advance, then go up top and turn the distributor until the reluctor tooth is dead straight ahead of the pickup coil.
R.
I really, really, seriously doubt that the 351M and 400 would have different timing pointer locations. There may be different locations depending on application, The 351M and 400 share everything except the pistons, crankshaft, and flywheel drilling for the pressure plate.
nd rotate the engine by hand until the pointer is aimed at the desired amount of advance, then go up top and turn the distributor until the reluctor tooth is dead straight ahead of the pickup coil.
R.
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