Timing Marks???
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Timing Marks???
I know I'm 66fdtrucknut but my other truck is 69' F-100 ranger with a 300 6 cyl.
I just got this truck recently and checking the timing. I marked the crankshaft pulley and cleaned the metal plate (on the block) & marked where I needed to go. Put the light on it ...no mark anywhere, upon inspection of the timing chain cover I found another set of timing marks. I hit it with light & it appeared to be in time with those marks. Is that right? I've never seen that before. I know someone here knows more about this than me. any help apprec.
I just got this truck recently and checking the timing. I marked the crankshaft pulley and cleaned the metal plate (on the block) & marked where I needed to go. Put the light on it ...no mark anywhere, upon inspection of the timing chain cover I found another set of timing marks. I hit it with light & it appeared to be in time with those marks. Is that right? I've never seen that before. I know someone here knows more about this than me. any help apprec.
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Assuming that your 69 300 is original, that "timing chain cover" does have the correct marks on it. You do not have a timing chain, FWIW -- the 240 and 300 have gears!! Be aware -- a lot of old balancers have gotten old and the rubber is cracked and loose -- if it spins a little, the timing mark will be off, or so I have heard.
I take it that you have some other sort of engine in the 66 -- welcome to the world of inline sixes. They (240 and 300) are a tough engine with good torque and longevity. A practical engine. Have fun........
I take it that you have some other sort of engine in the 66 -- welcome to the world of inline sixes. They (240 and 300) are a tough engine with good torque and longevity. A practical engine. Have fun........
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Thanks!
Thanks for replying, The truck seems to run fine. I was just confused on the different sets of marks and which one to use. My 66' has a 352 and won't be seeing the road for a long time. thanks again cd
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