1999 Ford Mustang timing?

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JHAUSCH
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Noises problem
1999 Ford Mustang V8 Manual 109000 miles

I have a 99 Mustang GT. We recently replaced the crankshaft and connector bearings. Put everything together and now there is a ticking noise coming from the engine. We noticed after removing valve covers to listen to latch adjusters that the timing on one side didnt seem right. My question is that there is a mark on the camshaft and does that mark need to be on top of knock sensor when piston 1 is positioned at top dead center? It seems to be one tooth off, but we followed the manual on putting the timing chain back on. Could the timing being off cause the noise we are hearing?
Mar 15, 2009 at 1:58 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be excessive valve lash check the valve clearance not within specs replace the push rod/s
Mar 15, 2009 at 10:24 PM
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JHAUSCH
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i was told because its overhead cams that there are no push rods, is that true
Mar 16, 2009 at 3:11 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Dunno about that info I've checked it that's what its giving me as per valve clearance-Best way is open it up and check
Mar 16, 2009 at 11:04 AM
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