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Dec 19, 2020 | 11:58 PM

mustang81

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timing issues

i rebuild my 400 with aussie heads and tim piston for the aussies heads.i also install a retro fit kit from crane cam to accept 460 roller rocker. when i install the double row timing set with the -4°, 0°,+4°. i set it up straight a 0°. my question is did the timing mark are still good on the harmonic balancer? from the factory my 1979 400 had a retard 4° timing chain set up.

Dec 20, 2020 | 04:22 AM

lizardman1

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Yes, the same

Jan 3, 2021 | 08:30 PM

tbear853

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Timing marks on the balancer refer to piston position like top dead center. Have nothing to do with cam timing.

Jan 4, 2021 | 09:35 AM

beartracks

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The outter ring of the balancer can slip over time. You would need to find top dead center and compare it to the marks to be sure.

Jan 5, 2021 | 06:46 AM

Tedster9

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mustang81

i set it up straight a 0°. my question is did the timing mark are still good on the harmonic balancer? from the factory my 1979 400 had a retard 4° timing chain set up.

The camshaft phasing will not change the TDC indication on the balancer no matter where it is installed - straight up, advanced, etc. Don't worry about that. However, it would be wise to employ a degree wheel or, some other method of positively verifying that the camshaft is truly where you want it, in terms of valve timing.